Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Arizona State Sun Devils will take on the BYU Cougars on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. This Big 12 conference game is set for a 9:00 PM ET tip-off and will be broadcast on PEAC. The Sun Devils enter the game as underdogs with a spread of +17.5, while BYU is favored with a spread of -17.5.

Arizona State holds a 9-5 record for the season, with a 1-1 record in away games. Meanwhile, BYU boasts a strong 13-1 record, including a 10-1 record at home. Key players to watch include Moe Odum for Arizona State, averaging 16.6 points per game, and AJ Dybantsa for BYU, leading with 23.1 points per game. With the Cougars ranked #9 in the AP rankings, they look to maintain their strong performance on home court.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars
  • Venue: Marriott Center, Provo UT
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Arizona State Spread +17.5 (-108), BYU Spread -17.5 (-117)

Arizona State Sun Devils Team Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They lost to the Colorado Buffaloes by 6 points, scoring 89. Moe Odum led with 21 points and 12 assists in that game. Another close loss came against the Oregon State Beavers by 3 points, where Odum scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

In the 2026 season, the Sun Devils average 80.6 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.4%. Despite strong scoring, they struggle with rebounds, averaging only 32.9 per game, which ranks low nationally.

Betting trends show the Sun Devils with a 9-5 record this season. They have not won in their last three games, both straight up and against the spread. However, they have had more success with over/under bets, hitting the over in their last three games. Moe Odum is a key player, averaging 16.6 points per game this season.

BYU Cougars Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have shown strength in their recent games. In their last game, they defeated Kansas State 83-73. AJ Dybantsa led the team with 24 points, while Keba Keita contributed with 16 rebounds.

BYU’s season performance is solid, with a 13-1 record. They rank 9th in the AP polls and are part of the Big 12 conference. Their offense averages 87.1 points per game, placing them 35th in the nation.

Betting trends indicate BYU is strong straight up, with a 13-1 record overall. However, against the spread, they are 8-6. Their defense averages 9.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game, which needs improvement.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Arizona State at +17.5 looks favorable. BYU scores 87.1 points per game, while Arizona State puts up 80.6 points. With a projected score of BYU 87, Arizona State 80, the spread of +17.5 for Arizona State seems too high, making them a good pick against the spread.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 164.5. The combined projected score is 167, with BYU scoring 87 and Arizona State scoring 80. Both teams have strong offenses, making the over 164.5 a reasonable choice.