BYU Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, March 3
BYU visits Fifth Third Arena on Tuesday to play Cincinnati in a Big 12 matchup. The Cougars are 20-9 overall and 8-8 in conference play, eighth in the Big 12 standings. BYU lost 79-71 at West Virginia in its last game. The Bearcats are 16-13 overall and 8-8 in the Big 12, tied with BYU in the standings, and coming off a 91-68 home win over Oklahoma State. Grab a winner with our free college basketball picks.
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Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, March 3
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
- TV: ESPN2
BYU Cougars Preview
BYU averages 85.0 points per game while allowing 75.3. AJ Dybantsa leads the Cougars with an average of 24.9 points per game on 53.0% shooting, while also averaging 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Robert Wright III contributes 18.3 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 43.0% from three. Richie Saunders adds 18.0 points and 5.8 rebounds, giving BYU three perimeter scorers who can stretch the floor. Keba Keita leads the team with 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game, anchoring the interior. The Cougars shoot 48% from the field and average 38.7 rebounds, 14.1 assists, and 7.5 steals per game. Defensively, the Cougars allow 75.3 points per game and have struggled at times to slow opponents in transition.
Injury Report: Xavion Staton, Dawson Baker, Brody Kozlowski, KJ Perry, Nate Pickens, and Richie Saunders are out. 
Key Stats – BYU
- Points: 85.0
- Points Allowed: 75.3
- Rebounds: 38.7
- Assists: 14.1
- Steals: 7.5
- Blocks: 4.7
- Turnovers: 10.7
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,795.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,509.00 |
| 3 |  Mark Ruelle | +3,688.00 |
| 4 |  Steve Seagrave | +3,447.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +3,140.00 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
Cincinnati averages 73.2 points per game while allowing 67.5, one of the better defensive marks in the Big 12. Baba Miller leads the Bearcats with averages of 13.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 54.6% from the field. Moustapha Thiam averages 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Day Day Thomas contributes 11.4 points and 3.4 assists per game and shoots 39.9% from three. The Bearcats shoot 43% from the field and average 37.0 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game.. Allowing just 67.5 points per game, Cincinnati limits second chances and forces opponents into contested shots. The Bearcats have won four of their last five games, including decisive wins over Kansas and Oklahoma State.
Injury Report: Tyler McKinley, Jordi Rodriguez, and Jalen Haynes are out.
Key Stats – Cincinnati
- Points: 73.2
- Points Allowed: 67.5
- Rebounds: 37.0
- Assists: 16.4
- Steals: 6.4
- Blocks: 4.0
- Turnovers: 11.6
BYU Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction
BYU has the higher-scoring offense, but Cincinnati holds the defensive edge and controls tempo at home. The Bearcats allow nearly eight fewer points per game and rebound at a comparable rate. In a matchup of two 8-8 conference teams, Cincinnati’s ability to slow the pace and defend inside will be the difference. Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati wins and covers ATS, 72-69.
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