BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Cincinnati is a -1.5 point favorite vs BYU
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • BYU / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN2

The BYU Cougars visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The BYU vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+1.5 -118O 139.5 -110-102
Cincinnati -1.5 -102U 139.5 -110-118

BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 74.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 58.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+9.25 Units / 0% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+4.30 Units / 0% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 37 games (+1.95 Units / 0% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.14% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.2 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.11% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.13% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.45 Units / -30.85% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 0.11% ROI
  • 4-18 when betting the Over for -15.8 Units / -65.29% ROI
  • 18-4 when betting the Under for +13.6 Units / 56.2% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

BYU averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,563 points/1,322 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Cincinnati has a 25% free throw rate (330 free throw attempts/1,322 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

BYU has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (588 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.4

BYU forced 11.1 turnovers per game (365 turnovers/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

BYU allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (529 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.4

Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Cincinnati averaged 6.7 steals per game (235 steals/35 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cincinnati has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,452 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.6


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