Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
The Wildcats and Cougars are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN. The Cougars will host the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and BYU is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Arizona.
ARIZONA WILDCATS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: BYU Cougars -1.5
This game will be played at Marriott Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE BYU COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will BYU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats improved to 15-6 on the season with an 81-72 win over Arizona State on Saturday. Arizona, favored by 7 points, covered the spread in this road victory. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.
Arizona led 35-34 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Sun Devils 46-38 after the break.
Arizona’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.1% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 22 attempts for a 95.5% rate.
Caleb Love led the way with 27 points, 7 assists, and 5 made threes at a 55.6% clip. Arizona also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, with Basheer Jihad pulling down 7 boards despite shooting 29.4% from the field.
Even though Arizona gave up 72 points, their defense held the opposing team to just 36% shooting from the field, with the Wildcats forcing them into tough shots. They limited their opponents to 38% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 13 of 34 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Arizona’s defense allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, with the other team shooting 35% from deep. The Wildcats also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 71%.
Are BYU Ready for a Home Win?
BYU improved to 15-6 on the season with an 81-75 win over UCF on Saturday. The Cougars were -1 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win.
BYU trailed 40-38 at halftime but outscored UCF 43-35 in the second half to secure the win. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 156.5.
BYU’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 48.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%, thanks to hitting 14 threes at a 43.8% clip. Richie Saunders led the way from deep, connecting on 6 of 9 attempts and finishing with 22 points.
The Cougars dished out 22 assists, with Mawot Mag contributing 5 along with 19 points. Keyshawn Hall added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Moustapha Thiam chipped in 17 points and 6 boards. BYU struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.9% of their attempts.
Despite the Cougars’ defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points in this game. BYU held their opponents to 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, BYU’s defense limited their opponents to 30% shooting, as they hit 8 of their 26 three-point attempts. The Cougars also gave up 21 points from the free-throw line, where their opponents shot 84%.