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BYU Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Fifth Third Arena — Cincinnati, OH

Article updated Feb 8, 6:28 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the upcoming matchup between the BYU Cougars and Cincinnati Bearcats, BYU holds a record of 15-7 overall and 6-5 in the Big 12 conference, while Cincinnati stands at 18-15

Game outlook

In the upcoming matchup between the BYU Cougars and Cincinnati Bearcats, BYU holds a record of 15-7 overall and 6-5 in the Big 12 conference, while Cincinnati stands at 13-9 overall and 3-8 in the conference. BYU previously defeated Cincinnati with a significant 80-52 victory as a 6.5-point favorite at home. Cincinnati is currently favored to win this rematch, with the opening line sitting at 0 and showing no movement. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis on this anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cougars -107 | Bearcats -114

Spread: Cougars 0 (-110) | Bearcats 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 53%.

BYU Cougars

BYU has posted a record of 11-10-1 against the spread this season, with a 3-1-1 record in their last five games. Their overall résumé is impressive, currently ranked 34th overall in the KenPom ratings. The team has a strong offense, ranked 16th in the nation, while their defense sits at 65th. BYU is currently on the bubble for a March Madness appearance, with Joe Lunardi listing them as one of the "Last Four In" according to ESPN's Bracketology. Richie Saunders leads the team in scoring with 15.1 points per game, while Keba Keita dominates the boards with 7.9 rebounds per game. Egor Demin contributes 11 points per game, along with leading in assists and steals. Despite a recent loss to Arizona, BYU's shooting has been a key strength, ranking among the top in both field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Their offensive and defensive stats also rank favorably in various categories.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Analysis

The Cincinnati Bearcats have had a rollercoaster season, starting strong but facing a recent slump. They recently broke a losing streak with a win over Central Florida. While their overall performance has been solid defensively, their offense has struggled. The team has a balanced scoring attack, led by players like Simas Lukosius and Dillon Mitchell. Cincinnati has had mixed results against the spread this season. In terms of statistics, they have been more successful on defense than offense, but there is room for improvement in both areas.

BYU's Offensive Dominance Sets Stage for Success Against Cincinnati

BYU demonstrates a distinct advantage in offensive capabilities compared to Cincinnati. BYU is ranked within the top 50 nationally in field goal percentage, three-pointers made, and three-point percentage, whereas Cincinnati struggles and ranks significantly lower in three-point percentage and free-throw percentage. Coupled with BYU's strong defensive abilities, Cincinnati's inconsistent offense is likely to face significant challenges. In their recent matchup just two weeks ago, BYU convincingly outscored Cincinnati by 28 points. Considering these factors, it is unlikely that home-court advantage alone will be sufficient for Cincinnati to reverse this trend in the upcoming matchup. Therefore, it is advisable to consider BYU as a favorable choice for covering the spread in this road game.

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SportsJaw Cougars vs Bearcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cougars vs Bearcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · BYU Cougars-106 → +105Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Bearcats-115 → -125Moved
  • Spread · BYU Cougars0 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Bearcats0 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

BYU Cougars
23-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Bearcats
18-15 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T11:28:12.797Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-25Cincinnati Bearcats 52 · BYU Cougars 80
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated BYU Cougars 84-66

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated BYU Cougars 84-66 on February 8, 2025, a 18-point decision in the series. Cincinnati Bearcats' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded BYU Cougars +1.5 (-110) spread, Cincinnati Bearcats covered, while the 150 combined points finished over the recorded total of 140.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DengWinsSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats 0 (-110)Win