California Baptist Lancers vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/3

The California Baptist Lancers will play against the #9 BYU Cougars on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

California Baptist enters this non-conference game with a 7-1 record. BYU holds a 6-1 record and is ranked #9 in the AP poll. The Cougars are favored by 20.5 points in this matchup.

California Baptist Lancers vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: California Baptist Lancers vs BYU Cougars
• Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
• Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: BYU Cougars Spread: -20.5 (-115), California Baptist Lancers Spread: +20.5 (-110), BYU Cougars MoneyLine: -5000, California Baptist Lancers MoneyLine: +1380, Over/Under: 150.5

California Baptist Lancers Team Preview

The California Baptist Lancers are coming off a recent loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. They fell by 8 points with a score of 78-70. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 25 points, while Martel Williams added 14 points.

In their previous game against the Oregon State Beavers, the Lancers secured a win by 6 points. They shot 46.7% from the field, with Martel Williams scoring 19 points. Devon Malcolm also contributed 16 points in that game.

The Lancers hold a season record of 7-1, with a 2-1 record in away games. Their scoring average stands at 74.8 points per game, placing them 269th nationally. They have been strong against the spread, going 3-0 in their last three games as underdogs.

BYU Cougars Team Preview

BYU Cougars have been strong this season with a 6-1 record. They hold a high AP rank at #9 and are part of the Big 12 conference. In recent games, they secured wins against Dayton Flyers, Miami Hurricanes, and Wisconsin Badgers, showing consistent performance.

Offensively, BYU averages 84.4 points per game, ranking them 85th. They have a field goal percentage of 48.6, which is 68th, and their effective field goal percentage is 56.3, ranking 59th. Richie Saunders and AJ Dybantsa have been key players, with Saunders averaging 20.1 points per game.

Defensively, the Cougars average 7.7 steals per game. They have room to improve in blocks, with 3.6 per game. Their ability to keep turnovers low at 9.0 per game is a positive aspect of their defensive play.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, take California Baptist +20.5. BYU scores 84.4 points per game while California Baptist scores 74.8. The projected score is BYU 84, California Baptist 74. With a spread of +20.5, California Baptist should cover.

For the over/under, choose the under at 150.5. The combined projected score is 158, but California Baptist’s slower pace and lower scoring could keep the total under. With BYU’s strong defense and California Baptist’s shooting struggles, expect fewer points.