BYU (3-0) vs Idaho (1-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Marriott Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: BYU -28.5— Over/Under: 154
In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs BYU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Marriott Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Vandals’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving BYU
-Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho and BYU
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Vandals and Cougars.
Perfect Start for BYU
BYU have played a pretty easy schedule to start the season and they have won each of their first three games of the season. In the last game against Queens NC, BYU scored 99 points while the defense gave up only 55 points and that was enough for the victory. As a team BYU shot 51.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Dawson Barker had a strong game putting up 22 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. In this game, BYU is going to need the offense to make a statement early to put the pressure on.
Why BYU Will Beat Idaho
- BYU has won each of its last nine games at Marriott Center.
- Idaho has lost seven of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Idaho has lost the first half in 14 of its last 17 road games against non-conference opponents.
Idaho Have Lost Two Straight
Idaho won the first game of the season, but since that point, they have lost two straight games and in the last game the defense was a major issue. Idaho faced off against Washington State on Monday and the offense scored only 67 points while the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down seven points, and in the second half they gave up 52 points and it was a blowout. Isaiah Bricknet was the top player for Idaho putting up 13 points and two rebounds. Julius Mims had a strong game putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Idaho vs BYU Prediction
We know from watching the first couple of games that this BYU offense is good, and their offense is going to put on a show in this game. Idaho’s defense was awful in the last game against Washington State and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. BYU is going to have no issue running up the score, and it’s going to be the Cougars will end up cruising here. Back BYU against the spread.