BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: BYU vs Cincinnati

The Brigham Young Cougars square off against the Cincinnati Bearcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

BYU look opposable, so we’re going to make Cincinnati our betting prediction. You can currently get -128 for this pick on the Moneyline which looks good value.

Brigham Young Cougars were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. West Virginia Mountaineers claimed a 79-71 win.

Cincinnati Bearcats last game saw them claim a 91-68 home win over Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Cincinnati claim a 84-66 win over BYU. Cincinnati have won two of the previous 3 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
BYU	20-9	2464	2183	281	15-4	5-5	2L
Cincinnati	16-13	2122	1957	165	14-4	2-9	1W

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BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks

Gear up for BYU vs Cincinnati with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We are having a bet on Cincinnati in this college matchup and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -128 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key BYU vs Cincinnati stats:

• Cincinnati have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Cincinnati have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Cincinnati have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• BYU have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• BYU have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• BYU have lost their last 2 games.
• Cincinnati have won 2 of their last 3 games against BYU.

Cincinnati Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

BYU 76 - 81 Cincinnati

There’s the chance to back Cincinnati in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 81-76 victory in their favor.

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BYU vs Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s the opportunity to back Cincinnati at -143 on the Moneyline although Brigham Young Cougars are priced up at betting odds of +118. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 46% chance of winning.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 152.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 152.5, then the odds are -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

BYU

+118

Cincinnati

-143

Point Spread

BYU +1.5

-102

Cincinnati -1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 152.5

-110

Over 152.5

-110

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Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Cincinnati Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 85.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	28-2	2598	2047	551	18-1	10-1	5W
Houston	24-5	2248	1806	442	17-2	7-3	1W
Iowa State	24-6	2449	1973	476	17-1	7-5	2L
Texas Tech	22-7	2379	2094	285	16-2	6-5	3W
Kansas	21-8	2207	1993	214	15-2	6-6	1L
UCF	20-8	2300	2177	123	14-4	6-4	1L
BYU	20-9	2464	2183	281	15-4	5-5	2L
TCU	19-10	2270	2084	186	14-5	5-5	3W
West Virginia	17-12	2026	1877	149	14-5	3-7	1W
Oklahoma State	17-12	2415	2372	43	14-4	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	16-13	2122	1957	165	14-4	2-9	1W
Colorado	16-13	2305	2283	22	15-5	1-8	1L
Arizona State	15-14	2259	2269	-10	11-6	4-8	1W
Baylor	15-14	2398	2234	164	11-8	4-6	1W
Kansas State	11-18	2305	2347	-42	10-8	1-10	3L
Utah	10-19	2160	2265	-105	9-8	1-11	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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