Utah Utes
Basketball NCAAB Sat 24 Jan 17:30
Brigham Young Cougars (BYU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Utah vs BYU

The Utah Utes go up against the Brigham Young Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, January 24.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 166.5

Let’s shoot for a total bet between Utah and BYU, with Under 166.5 points available at odds of -105. This betting prediction has plenty of juice in the price.

BYU Too Strong for Utah in Last H2H

Utah Utes were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Kansas State Wildcats claimed a 81-78 win.

Brigham Young Cougars suffered a defeat in their last game. A 84-71 scoreline occurred on the road against Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BYU have landed back-to-back victories against Utah. A home matchup saw them triumph 85-74 and they won 89-84 on the road. The past 9 games between the teams have seen BYU win six times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
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Utah vs BYU Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Utah vs BYU, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 166.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -105.

We only publish our basketball picks once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every college hoops prediction we make.

Key Utah vs BYU stats:

  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Utah games on the road.
  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Utah games on the road.
  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Utah games on the road.
  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 BYU games at home.
  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 BYU games.
  • The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 BYU games.

Under 166.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Seydou Traore Over 9.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Seydou Traore (Utah) is available at -100 to record Over 9.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Keanu Dawes Under 11.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Keanu Dawes (Utah) is available at -110 to total Under 11.5 points. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 166.5
Spread BYU -18.5
Player Points Seydou Traore Over 9.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 166.5, combined with BYU -18.5 on the spread and Seydou Traore (Utah) to score Over 9.5 points.

Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Utah Utah logo 68 - 91 BYU logo BYU

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back BYU to win 91-68 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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Utah vs BYU 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.

BYU Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Brigham Young Cougars are red-hot -5000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 98% chance of winning this college game. Utah are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +1400.

There is a spread of 18.5 and total points has a line of 166.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 166.5 at -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
AJ Dybantsa Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is AJ Dybantsa. Odds of -128 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -101 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Robert Wright III (BYU)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Terrence Brown (Utah)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-114
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Richie Saunders (BYU)
Over 2.5
-108
Under 2.5
-120
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah logo Utah Stats
Brigham Young Cougars logo Brigham Young Cougars Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Kansas 23-10 2496 2290 206 17-2 6-8 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
TCU 22-11 2584 2378 206 16-5 6-6 1L
UCF 21-11 2591 2511 80 15-5 6-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
West Virginia 18-14 2214 2072 142 15-6 3-8 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2413 2230 183 16-4 2-11 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
Arizona State 17-16 2519 2585 -66 13-6 4-10 1L
Baylor 16-16 2642 2469 173 12-8 4-8 1L
Kansas State 12-20 2546 2619 -73 11-8 1-12 2L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
  • 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