BYU (15-6) vs Arizona (15-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11:00 pm (Marriott Center)
Betting Odds: BYU -1.5 -- Over/Under: 151.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Arizona Wildcats are visiting the BYU Cougars on Tuesday, February 4th at the Marriott Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction. We will examine:
The BYU Cougars' recent form and player performance
The Arizona Wildcats' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving BYU Cougars
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars game
BYU Cougars Preview
The BYU Cougars have a 15-6 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the Big 12. They are coming off an 81-75 win over UCF. The Cougars are 11-9-1 against the spread, and 10-10-1 in over/under while having a 11-1 home record.
Offensively, BYU is averaging 81 points per game, which is 43rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.7 points per game (70th). The Cougars shoot 48.5% from the field (34th) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (41st). The Cougars shoot 68.9% from the free-throw line (279th) and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game (45th).
Richie Saunders leads BYU in scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Trevin Knell adds 10.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Arizona Wildcats Preview
The Arizona Wildcats have a 15-6 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big 12. Arizona is coming off an 81-72 win over Arizona State. The Wildcats are 11-9 against the spread, and 11-9 in over/under while having a 3-2 road record.
Offensively, Arizona is averaging 82.8 points per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.3 points per game (113th). The Wildcats shoot 47.4% from the field (61st) and 32.6% from beyond the arc (257th). The Wildcats shoot 76.4% from the free-throw line (37th) and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game, which is the 18th-best nationally.
Caleb Love leads Arizona in scoring this season, with an average of 16.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, while Jaden Bradley adds 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a team-high 3.9 assists per game. Arizona will meet Texas Tech after this game.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won 17 of its last 18 games at Marriott Center.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last 13 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last eight night games.
- Arizona has won the first half in each of its last eight night games.
Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction
BYU has won both meetings against Arizona, covering the spread in both. In their most recent meeting back in 2010, BYU won 87-65 at home. In this Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction, BYU is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have the exact same record, and are 10-5 to the over in their last 15 games combined, as both teams rank top-50 in the nation offensively. I expect a high-scoring affair, so take the over.
Nikos’s Pick Over 151.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
