T.M. Selection: BYU.

I like BYU to cover the spread against Utah State in this game on Wednesday. BYU is ranked 24th in the country but they just recently fell down the rankings after a loss to Utah Valley back at the beginning of December. They really took a hit from that loss and I expect that they won't let that happen again, especially against another school from Utah again. I think BYU has been pretty good on the offensive end and have put up 70+ points in 5 games of their previous 6. I think their defense has been great this year and is the strength of their team, they have given up 70+ points in just 1 game this year and they have given up 65+ points in just 2. Both of those games were their 2 most recent games but I think they are going to go back to playing that good defense to win them their games. They are also getting healthier and should have 1 of their starters returning to the team hopefully for this game which will just boost their lineup even more. Utah State just lost in their previous game ending a good run that they were on with a loss to Saint Mary's by 2 points on their home court. They will be on the road here in a hostile environment but they have only played in 4 home games this year and the other 4 were all in neutral venues. This is their 1st true road game of the year and I think that they are going to crack a bit in this game after that loss in their previous game. I think BYU can hold Utah State back with their great defense and extend their lead throughout the game. I like BYU to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 77-61 BYU.