Utah Utes Visit BYU Cougars in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between BYU and Utah on Saturday, with the host Cougars trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Utah Utes in this one, their betting line was listed as 4-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Utah Utes have watched them go 7-2 and 5-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the BYU Cougars are at 8-2 and 3-5 ATS. In totals betting, the BYU Cougars are 3-5, while the Utah Utes have a 3-4 mark.

This game puts the BYU Cougars, most recently No. 210 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Utah Utes, who rate No. 87 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and BYU has the nation's No. 125-rated offensive output, at 76.7 PPG. The visiting Utah Utes defense ranks No. 82 allowing on average 67.56 PPG. The Cougars FG% has averaged 47.53% so far, more than the BYU Utes marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.54% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tyler Rawson scored 16 points leading the Utes to a 77-67 victory over Utah State at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday.

BYU earned a 74-68 victory over Weber State on Saturday, getting 24 points from TJ Haws at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Betting Trends
  • Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
  • Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • BYU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
  • BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • BYU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah

Next Betting Matchups

Utah home to Northwestern State, Wednesday, December 20th
BYU at Idaho State, Thursday, December 21st

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