The Cincinnati Bearcats (16-13, 8-8 Big 12) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the BYU Cougars (20-9, 8-8 Big 12) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 151.5.
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Cincinnati Cover -1.5 vs BYU -115
Cincinnati vs. BYU betting lines
- Cincinnati moneyline odds to win: -136
- BYU moneyline odds to win: +112
- Spread: Cincinnati (-1.5)
- Total: 151.5
Cincinnati statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Cincinnati has done a better job covering the spread in home games (9-8-0) than it has in road affairs (3-6-0).
- The Bearcats have exceeded the total in six of 17 home games (35.3%). They’ve done better in road games, going over the total in five of nine matchups (55.6%).
- Cincinnati has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 12-2 (.857). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 1-1 (.500).
Recent trends
- The Bearcats have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 73.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.6 points more than the 73.2 they’ve scored this season.
- Cincinnati has been more porous on defense lately, allowing 68.9 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 67.5 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Bearcats are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.4 threes per game and shooting 38.8% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 8.7 makes and 32.9% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Cincinnati betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-16-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 9-8-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 4-8-0)
- O-U-P: 11-18-0 (Home: 6-11-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 12-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.1 (295th in nation) | 41.5 (45th) | 34.0 (77th) | 31.5 (218th) | 16.4 (48th) | 11.1 (202nd) |
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BYU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, BYU is 5-9-0 at home against the spread (.357 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-5-0 ATS (.375).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Cougars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, seven of 14) than on the road (62.5%, five of eight).
- This year the Cougars are 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-3 (.000).
Recent trends
- The Cougars have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, averaging 81.4 points per contest, 3.6 fewer points their than season average of 85.0.
- BYU is surrendering 85.2 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 75.3 points allowed.
- The Cougars are draining 8.9 threes per contest in their past 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (35.0%) compared to their season average (35.4%).
BYU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-13-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 15-14-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-3 (Home: 9-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (40th in nation) | 43.9 (156th) | 35.2 (37th) | 30.3 (139th) | 14.1 (156th) | 10.4 (118th) |
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