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The Cincinnati Bearcats (16-13, 8-8 Big 12) will host the BYU Cougars (20-9, 8-8 Big 12) after winning three straight home games.
The Bearcats are currently moderate 2.5-point favorites over the Cougars. A 151.5-point total has been set for the game.
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Cincinnati vs. BYU Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Arena: Fifth Third Arena
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Cincinnati vs. BYU Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Cincinnati (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Cincinnati (-152), BYU (+124)
- Total: 151.5 points
Pick ATS:BYU (+2.5)
- Pick OU: Under (151.5)
- Prediction: BYU 76, Cincinnati 75
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Cincinnati vs. BYU Comparison
| Cincinnati Rank | Cincinnati Stat | BYU Stat | BYU Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255th | 73.2 | Points Scored | 85.0 | 20th |
| 32nd | 67.5 | Points Allowed | 75.3 | 227th |
| 48th | 16.4 | Assists | 14.1 | 156th |
| 202nd | 11.1 | Turnovers | 10.4 | 118th |
| 295th | 43.1% | Field Goal % | 48.0% | 40th |
| 45th | 41.5% | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.9% | 156th |
Cincinnati Key Players
- Baba leads the Bearcats in points, rebounds and assists, scoring 13.7 points, pulling down 9.9 rebounds and distributing 3.6 assists per game.
- Day Day Thomas leads the Bearcats in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Sencire Harris is Cincinnati's leader in steals, averaging 1.1 steals per game, while Moustapha Thiam leads them in blocks with 1.5 per contest.
BYU Key Players
- AJ Dybantsa is at the top of the Cougars scoring leaderboard with 24.9 points per game. Dybantsa also collects 6.8 rebounds and averages 3.7 assists per game.
- BYU's leader in rebounds is Keba Keita with 7.0 per game, and its leader in assists is Robert O. Wright III with 4.8 per game.
- Richie Saunders is the top scorer from deep for the Cougars, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
- BYU's leader in steals is Saunders with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is Keita with 1.8 per game.
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