Utah vs Cincinnati Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Utah vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 15th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 9-15 (1-10) this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 66-52 in their last game. Utah trailed 34-25 at halftime and they only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 44% from the field, 12% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Keanu Dawes led Utah with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Terrence Brown added 12 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Utah lost to Kansas by a score of 71-59 and Arizona State by a score of 71-63. The Utes have scored 76.8 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Terrence Brown is averaging 20.8 points and 3.9 assists per game, while Don McHenry is averaging 17.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Utes. Utah is shooting 45.7% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 13-12 (5-7) this year after they defeated Kansas State by a score of 91-62 in their last game. Cincinnati led 53-31 at halftime and they added 38 points in the second half for the easy win. The Bearcats shot 50% from the field, 57% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Jizzle James led Cincinnati with 24 points and two assists, while Jalen Celestine added 18 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated UCF by a score of 92-72, but lost to West Virginia by a score of 59-54 before that. The Bearcats have scored 72.4 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 13.7 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while Jizzle James is averaging 11.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.7% from the field, 67.0% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Utah has lost each of its last 12 road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Cincinnati has won each of its last five home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against the Big 12 Conference at Fifth Third Arena.

Why the Utah Utes will win

• The road team has won three of Utah’s last four games.
• Cincinnati has lost three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Utah’s last 11 day games have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Six of Cincinnati’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fifth Third Arena have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Utah vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Utah comes into this matchup with a 1-10 record in Big 12 play and they have scored fewer than 70 points in four straight games. The Utes are shooting 46% from the field and they are allowing 80 points against per game. Cincinnati has won two in a row and they have scored 91 and 92 points in those two wins. The Bearcats are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last five. I have very little faith in this Utah team and I think this is a great spot for Cincinnati to win going away. Take the Bearcats here.

David Racey's Pick: Cincinnati -11.5