Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/26

The Arizona Wildcats, ranked number one, head to Provo to take on the BYU Cougars, who hold the 13th spot. This Big 12 conference game takes place at the Marriott Center on Monday night. The Wildcats are favorites with a spread of -1.5, while the Cougars have a spread of +1.5.

Arizona boasts a perfect record of 20-0, including 7-0 in away games. BYU stands strong with a 17-2 record, having lost just once at home. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 9:00 PM ET, with an over/under set at 164.5 points.

Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars
  • Venue: Marriott Center, Provo UT
  • Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Arizona Spread: -1.5 (-112)
    • BYU Spread: +1.5 (-111)
    • Arizona MoneyLine: -131
    • BYU MoneyLine: +104
    • Over: 164.5 (-114)
    • Under: 164.5 (-112)

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats hold the top spot in the AP rankings. Their record stands strong at 20-0 for the season. In away games, they have a perfect 7-0 record.

Arizona averages 89.8 points per game, placing them 14th in the nation. Their field goal percentage is 51.5%, ranking 7th. They also excel in rebounding with 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 6th.

Key players like Brayden Burries and Koa Peat contribute significantly. Burries averages 14.6 points per game, while Peat averages 14.7. Motiejus Krivas leads in rebounds with 8.6 per game.

BYU Cougars Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have had a strong season so far, with a record of 17-2. They have been successful at home, winning 13 out of 14 games. Their conference play in the Big 12 has kept them ranked at #13 in the AP poll.

In their recent game against the Utah Utes, the Cougars secured a victory with a score of 91-78. AJ Dybantsa was a standout, scoring 43 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Robert O. Wright III also contributed significantly with 21 points and 5 rebounds.

The Cougars are effective offensively, scoring an average of 86.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage is impressive at 49.1%, which ranks them 31st in the nation. Despite their offensive strength, they have room for improvement on defense, as they rank 643rd in steals per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Arizona is favored by 1.5 points. Arizona scores 89.8 points per game and has strong shooting stats, especially in field goal percentage. BYU scores slightly less at 86.8 points per game. With a narrow spread, Arizona’s offensive edge makes them a good pick to cover the -1.5 spread.

Regarding the total, the line is set at 164.5 points. Arizona and BYU both have high-scoring offenses, with Arizona at 89.8 and BYU at 86.8 points per game. Considering their offensive capabilities, the total projected score of 176.6 suggests taking the Over on 164.5 points is a sound choice.