UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/13
The UC Riverside Highlanders take on the #10 BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. This non-conference game will be shown on ESPN+ at 9:00 PM ET. The Highlanders come into the game with a balanced record of 5-5. They have been better at home, with a 2-1 record, but have struggled on the road at 3-4. As members of the Big West Conference, they aim to make a statement against a ranked opponent.
On the other side, the BYU Cougars hold an impressive 8-1 record. They have been strong at home, winning six out of seven games at the Marriott Center. Their only loss this season came on their home court. As a member of the Big 12, the Cougars are ranked #10 in the AP poll. They will look to continue their strong play against UC Riverside. The spread for this game has BYU favored by 33.5 points.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars
- Venue: Marriott Center, Provo UT
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Betting Odds: BYU -33.5 (-112), UC Riverside +33.5 (-108), Over/Under 153.5
UC Riverside Highlanders Team Preview
The UC Riverside Highlanders have had a mixed season so far. They hold a record of 5-5, with a 3-4 record in away games. Their recent victory against Cal Poly Mustangs, with a score of 88-84, shows their potential to score high.
Key players for the Highlanders include Marqui Worthy Jr. and Andrew Henderson. Marqui has been a consistent performer, scoring 26 points against UC Irvine and 24 against Cal Poly. Andrew showed his skills in the game against Cal Poly, leading with 28 points and nine rebounds.
The team averages 74.8 points per game, ranking 269th in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 46.6, placing them at 132nd. Despite their shooting ability, they struggle with rebounds, pulling down only 35 per game, ranking 299th.
BYU Cougars Team Preview
The BYU Cougars are having a strong season with an 8-1 record. They have won their last three games, including a close 67-64 win against Clemson. In that game, AJ Dybantsa was a standout, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
Offensively, the Cougars are scoring 83.2 points per game. They shoot 48.4% from the field, which ranks them 69th in the nation. Their three-point shooting is also solid, with a 35.5% success rate.
On the defensive side, the Cougars average 8.2 steals and 4.3 blocks per game. They have a strong presence on the boards, pulling down 38.9 rebounds per game. BYU’s defense helps them maintain their rank as the number 10 team in the AP poll.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, BYU is favored by 33.5 points. BYU scores 83.2 points per game and UC Riverside scores 74.8 points per game. With BYU’s strong offensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick BYU -33.5.
For the over/under pick, the line is set at 153.5. Combining both teams’ average points per game totals 158, which is slightly above the line. Given both teams’ scoring abilities, the recommendation is to take the over 153.5.