| MATCHUP | Abilene Christian Wildcats | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-4 | 10-1 |
| Where | Marriott Center, Provo, UT | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the BYU Cougars meet Friday in college basketball action from the Marriott Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars prediction.
Abilene Christian Wildcats Recap
The Abilene Christian Wildcats come into this game looking to bounce back from a 96-62 loss at the hands of Arizona last time out to sit at 7-4 this season. After this game, Abilene Christian will head on the road for a game against Texas Southern.
Wildcats Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Bradyn Hubbard leads the Wildcats in scoring with 15.7 PPG along with 5.1 RPG as the only double-digit scorer for Abilene Christian so far this season. Yaniel Rivera has 9.8 PPG with 2.4 APG and Cbo Newton has 8.1 PPG with 2.9 RPG while Joseph Scott has 7 PPG with a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Wildcats in rebounding and Rich Smith has 7.1 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 4.2 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists. As a team, Abilene Christian is averaging 72.7 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 68.9% from the foul line so far this season.
BYU Cougars Recap
The BYU Cougars come into this game looking to add on to their 93-57 win over Pacific last time out to sit at 10-1 on the year. After this game, BYU will take on Eastern Washington at home.
Cougars Win 7 In A Row
AJ Dybantsa leads the Cougars in scoring with 21.1 PPG along with 7 RPG and 3.3 APG while Richie Saunders has 18.1 PPG with 5.4 RPG and 2.1 APG as well as 2.2 SPG this season. Robert Wright III has 16.6 PPG with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 5.7 APG to lead BYU in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for BYU up to this point in the year. Keba Keita has 7.1 PPG with a team-high 7.4 RPG to lead BYU in rebounding this season. As a team, BYU is averaging 85.6 PPG on 49.3% shooting from the field, 36.6% from three and 75.3% from the foul line this season.
Abilene Christian Wildcats @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: December 19, 2025
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 23 games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
- Abilene Christian has lost six of its last seven road games against non-Conference opponents.
- BYU has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
Why the Abilene Christian Wildcats will win
- Abilene Christian has won three of its last four games.
- Abilene Christian has won the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of BYU’s last six games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Eight of Abilene Christian’s last nine games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (61.5%).
- BYU ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.0).
- Abilene Christian ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (48.7).
- Abilene Christian ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.3).
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars Prediction
I’m on BYU here. The Cougars are the far better team in this matchup and have had no problems with smashing these inferior teams this season especially at home. The Cougars have shown no mercy and I don’t expect Abilene Christian to receive any special treatment after their blowout loss to Arizona which can look really similar here. Give me BYU in a beatdown here.