BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/10

The BYU Cougars, ranked #9, will play against the Utah Utes on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The game will take place at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Cougars are the favorites with a spread of -13.5, while the Utes are the underdogs at +13.5.

Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference. BYU has a strong record of 14-1 this season, with an unbeaten streak in away games. Utah holds a record of 8-7, showing strength at home with an 8-3 record. Fans can catch the game on ESPN at 10:00 PM ET.

BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes
  • Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City UT
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: BYU Cougars Spread: -13.5 (-111), Utah Utes Spread: +13.5 (-113), BYU Cougars MoneyLine: -1388, Utah Utes MoneyLine: +748, Over/Under: 165.5

BYU Cougars Team Preview

The BYU Cougars are having a strong season with a record of 14-1. They are ranked #9 in the AP rankings and play in the Big 12 Conference. This season, they have an impressive 3-0 record in away games.

The Cougars have been scoring well, averaging 88.2 points per game. They shoot 50.3% from the field, which is 21st in the nation. Their defense is solid, with 9.5 steals per game.

AJ Dybantsa is a key player for BYU, averaging 23.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Richie Saunders also contributes with 19.1 points per game. Robert O. Wright III adds to the team with 17.0 points and 5.4 assists per game.

Utah Utes Team Preview

The Utah Utes have faced some tough competition recently, with a 0-3 record in their last three games. Against Colorado, they lost 85-73, despite Don McHenry scoring 24 points. The game against Arizona at home also ended in a loss, 97-78, with Terrence Brown scoring 26 points.

The Utes have a season record of 8-7, performing well at home with an 8-3 record. Their offensive stats show they average 80.3 points per game, ranking 132nd. However, they struggle defensively, with only 6.2 steals per game, ranking 409th.

In terms of individual performance, Terrence Brown leads the team with an average of 21.4 points per game. Keanu Dawes contributes with a strong presence on the boards, averaging 9.1 rebounds. Don McHenry also adds value with his shooting accuracy, making 42.6% of his three-point attempts.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, BYU is favored by 13.5 points against Utah. BYU scores 88.2 points per game and has a strong shooting percentage. Utah scores 80.3 points per game and struggles with rebounds. The projected score is BYU 90, Utah 75. The recommendation is to pick BYU to cover the spread at -13.5.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 165.5 points. BYU’s offense is strong, and Utah also scores at a decent rate. However, the projected total is 165 points, which is very close to the line. Given the offensive stats and the defensive weaknesses of both teams, the recommendation is to take the under at 165.5 points.