Houston vs. BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds Tonight: College Basketball Picks (Feb. 7)
For some late-night fun, No. 16 BYU (17-5) will host No. 8 Houston (20-2) tonight. Tipoff from the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). My Houston vs. BYU prediction is counting on an upset for the home underdogs.
Houston is a 1.5-point betting favorite, but BYU has shown it’s tough to beat at home, playing in one of college basketball’s most challenging environments.
🏀 Houston vs. BYU predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BYU +1.5 | -110 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 149.5 | -105 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| AJ Dybantsa Over 3.5 assists | +122 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Houston vs. BYU best bet: BYU +1.5 (-110)
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This is a buy-low point on BYU and a potential sell-high opportunity for Houston.
BYU has dropped three in a row and four of its last five, falling from No. 13 on KenPom to No. 19 overall. If not for this recent stretch, there is a chance that the Cougars would be a slight favorite at home.
A return to Provo could be just what the doctor ordered for BYU. The Cougars have only lost one home game all year, a three-point loss to the best team in basketball in Arizona. I expect an inspired effort from BYU tonight.
Score prediction: BYU 77, Houston 76
🔥 Best Houston vs. BYU player prop: AJ Dybantsa Over 3.5 assists (+122)
I’m guessing Houston’s strategy will be focused on getting the ball out of the hands of BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, who is a potential top pick in this year's NBA draft. Kelvin Sampson’s team is not afraid to send double teams when appropriate.
Dybantsa has cleared this assist total in two of his past three games. He’s done so four times in Big 12 play and is posting a 21.1% assist rate for the year.
I like the plus-money price on four assists for Dybantsa, winning $12.20 on a $10 wager.
📊 Live Houston vs. BYU odds
📈 Houston vs. BYU betting trends
| Houston | Statistic | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| 20-2 | W-L record | 17-5 |
| 13-9 | ATS record | 9-13 |
| 10-12 | O/U record | 11-11 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 1-4 |
📺 How to watch Houston vs. BYU
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
- Tipoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Marriott Center (Provo, Utah)
- TV: ESPN
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