Big 12 Matchup Features Streaking Teams as Cincinnati Takes On BYU With Injury Concerns
5. Saturday's Big 12 matchup features two teams both riding winning streaks; Cincinnati, with three straight victories, will take on BYU, who are 4-0 since their single loss
Game outlook
5. Saturday's Big 12 matchup features two teams both riding winning streaks; Cincinnati, with three straight victories, will take on BYU, who are 4-0 since their single loss to Utah. Both teams have injury concerns, with Cincinnati's CJ Fredrick and Aziz Bandaogo questionable to play and BYU without Fousseyni Traore and Marcus Adams Jr. Should you need a bit of guidance or assistance in making your game-winning pick, our College Basketball picks are your go-to option.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearcats +390 | Cougars -500
Spread: Bearcats +10 (-110) | Cougars -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 83%.
Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati is currently ranked 23rd in the NCAA and 11-2 this season. On offense, they are 43rd in points scored per game (82.08), while shooting 45.71% (141st) overall and 35.18% (114th) of their 3-pointers. Viktor Lakhin leads the team in points (13.6) and rebounds (8.5) per game, while Day Day Thomas is the second highest scorer (11.4) and leader in steals (1.8). Defensively, the Bearcats allow 65.85 points per game (72nd) while holding opponents to 40.58% (74th) shooting overall and 31.20% (110th) from 3-point range. They average 43.77 rebounds and 11.77 defensive assists per game, respectively ranking 8th and 110th.