Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Arizona State Sun Devils take a road trip Wednesday night to Provo, UT, to play the BYU Cougars at 9:00 PM inside the Marriott Center, and we have you ready to roll with our Arizona State vs BYU prediction. Arizona State has nine wins and five losses coming into Wednesday. BYU Cougars are the number 9-ranked team in the nation with thirteen wins and one loss this season. Arizona State comes into Wednesday struggling, riding a three-game losing streak after a six-point home loss to Colorado. The BYU Cougars are rolling, coming into this matchup with a long winning streak after a double-digit victory on the road against Kansas State. Read more about this Arizona State vs BYU prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Arizona State tries to end 3 game skid
The Arizona State Sun Devils return to the road Wednesday night, struggling immensely this season with only nine wins through 14 games played. Arizona State comes into this matchup having lost three in a row after a six-point home loss to Colorado. The Arizona offense averages 80.6 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Sun Devils are allowing 76.6 points per game this year, but have given up an average of 87.6 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. The Arizona State defense continues to struggle, as the Colorado Buffaloes scored 95 points on 49% from the floor. Offensively, Arizona did score the ball well, pouring in 89 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but scored just 38 points in the first half, creating a 10-point halftime deficit. The Sun Devils lost the rebounding battle by 10 and turned the ball over 14 times in the loss. Maurice Odum led the way for the Arizona State offense in their last outing with 21 points and 12 assists on 15 shots.
Maurice Odum leads the Arizona State offense this season, averaging 16.6 points and 6.6 assists per game. Anthony Johnson is second on the team, averaging 14.1 points, while Massamba Diop is third on the team this season, averaging 13.6 points per game. Big man Santiago Trouet averages 7.8 points and leaves the team pulling in 5.5 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for Arizona State:
- Santiago Trouet (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Adante Holiman (Out) – Elbow
- Vijay Wallace (Out)-Ankle
BYU keeps it rolling
The BYU Cougars are one of the top teams in the country, ranked #9 with 13 wins and 1 loss this season, riding a lengthy winning streak after a double-digit victory over Kansas State in their last outing. The BYU offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 87.1 points per game through 14 games played. Defensively, BYU is allowing 6.1 points per game this season, but the Cougars have allowed only 66.2 points per game during their last five wins. The BYU defense controlled their last win, giving up to 73 points on 42% from the floor and 14% from beyond the arc. The Cougars won the rebounding by 12 and forced 12 turnovers to seal the victory. Offensively, BYU continued to roll, pouring in 83 points on 44% shooting from the floor and 9 of 24 from beyond the arc. AJ Dybansta led the way for the BYU offense in their last outing with 24 points on 15 shots. Robert Wright III added a second-best 18 points and five assists on 15 shots and 37 minutes.
Potential number one overall pick AJ Dybansta leads the BYU offense this season, averaging 23.1 points per game. Richie Saunders is second on the roster, averaging 18.2 points. Robert Wright III chips in the third-best 16.3 points and leads the team, dishing out 5.5 assists. Big man Keba Keita is averaging 7.2 points and a team-high 8.1 rebounds per game this season for BYU.
Key Injury Report for BYU:
- Jared McGregor (Questionable)- Undisclosed
- KJ Perry (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Dawson Baker (Out)-Knee
- Nate Picken (Out)-Undisclosed
- Brody Kozlowski (Questionable)-Undisclosed
Arizona State vs BYU Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
Arizona State vs BYU Spread Pick
- BYU Cougars ATS ( 3 Units)
BYU is a top-ten team in the nation and will continue its tear Wednesday night. Look for the Cougars have no issue on either side of the ball as they control a below-average Arizona State team. Take BYU to continue to roll as they pick up their 14th victory of the season in their second in conference. BYU is in pursuit of a conference title and a top seed in the dance, and they will keep it rolling on Wednesday. The Cougars will dominate this game on both sides of the ball, leading to an easy blowout win and cover at home.
Arizona State vs BYU Over/Under Pick
- Under
BYU has a potent offense but an elite defense that will stifle Arizona State. Look for the Cougars to make life difficult for Arizona State on Wednesday night, resulting in an offensive struggle. Take the under on Wednesday night, as BYU controls the game from the outset and wins easily. BYU will get the winning cover Wednesday night and keep the score low enough to go under the total.
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