- Cincinnati is a -2.5 point favorite vs BYU
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- BYU / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN2
The BYU Cougars visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 pm in Cincinnati, OH.
Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The BYU vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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BYU vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under
BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 57.3% 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 53.3% confidence for today’s game.
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BYU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.75 Units / 20% ROI)
- BYU has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 11 games at home (+11.95 Units / 17% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.35 Units / 43% ROI)
- Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+7.80 Units / 68% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+6.90 Units / 37% ROI)
BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
BYU has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -0.14% ROI
- 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
- 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI).
- 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -74.15 Units / -4.14% ROI
- 10-19 when betting the Over for -10.9 Units / -34.17% ROI
- 19-10 when betting the Under for +8 Units / 25.08% 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 — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7
BYU has made 10.8 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.3
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 1.19 points per shot (7,176 points/6,017 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30
Cincinnati has a 27% free throw rate (1,593 free throw attempts/6,017 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Cincinnati has 16.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.1
Cincinnati had 16.8 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6
BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:
BYU has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,183 points/1,797 shots) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
BYU forced 11.1 turnovers per game (365 turnovers/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
BYU allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (6,600 points/5,630 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Cincinnati has allowed 67.3 points per game (6,600 points/98 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.1
Cincinnati has allowed 7.0 made three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (211/665) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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