Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Picks and Predictions for Monday, January 26, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Arizona Wildcats will be on the road Monday night for a 9:00 PM matchup against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center in Provo, UT, and we have you ready to roll with our Arizona vs BYU prediction. Arizona is the number one team in the nation coming into Monday night. The BYU Cougars stay home Monday night, ranked 13th in the country with 17 wins and 2 losses. Arizona is 20-0 thus far this season, coming into Monday following a 35-point home victory against West Virginia in their last outing. The BYU Cougars come into Monday having won four of their last five games, following a 13-point home victory over Utah over the weekend. Read more about this Arizona vs BYU prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Arizona tries to stay perfect
The Arizona Wildcats have been an offense-minded team this season, averaging 89.8 points on 52% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Arizona has been just as stout, holding opponents to 67.6 points per game this season and giving up an average of 52 points per game during its last two victories. Defensively, Arizona controlled its matchup against West Virginia last time out, giving up 53 points on 34% shooting and 27% from beyond the arc. The Wildcats won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 11 turnovers in the game. Offensively, Arizona rolled, scoring 88 points on 53% shooting and knocked down triples in the game. Brayden Burries led the show for the Arizona offense in their last outing with 22 points on 12 shots in 29 minutes. Koa Peat chipped in 17 points on nine shots in 31 minutes. Motiejus Krivas added a third-best 11 points on five shots and 23 minutes. Anthony Dell’Orso led the way off the Arizona bench with 12 points on eight shots and 18 minutes.
Koa Peat leads the Arizona offense this season with 14.7 points per game. Brayden Burries is second of the season, averaging 14.6 points. Jaden Bradley averages 13.5 points to go along with the team-leading 4.5 assists per game. Motiejus Krivas is 4th on the roster with 11.3 points, and Tobe Awaka averages 10.2 points and leads the team, pulling in 9.8 rebounds per game. Ivan Kharchenkov has come up big this season for the Arizona offense, averaging 9.4 points in 25.3 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Arizona:
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BYU looks to take #1 seed in the BIG 12
The BYU Cougars have averaged 86.8 points on 49% shooting on the floor this season, but scored only 71 points in their most recent loss. Defensively, BYU is allowing 70.1 points per game through 19 games this year. Defensively, BYU was the better team in their last outing, allowing just 78 points on 46% shooting. The Cougars won the rebounding battle by 16 and forced 6 turnovers in the win. Offensively, BYU rolled, pouring in 91 points on 51% shooting and 42% from beyond the arc. AJ Dybansta led the BYU offense in their last outing with a Big 12 freshman record 43 points on 24 shots and 36 minutes. Robert Wright III chipped in heavily with 21 points on 11 shots, and Richie Saunders was the third starter in double digits with 12 points and 31 minutes.
AJ Dybansta leads the BYU offense this season, averaging 23.6 points per game. Richie Saunders is second on the roster, averaging 18.8 points per game this season. Robert Wright III is third on the team, averaging 18 points to go along with the team's leading 5.2 assists per game. Big man Keba Keita averages 6.9 points to go along with the team's high 7.8 rebounds per contest. Kennard Davis Jr. has averaged 6.8 points per game this season for BYU but he has played in only 16 games.
Key Injury Report for BYU:
- Xavion Staton (Out) - Undisclosed
- KJ Perry (Out) - Redshirt
- Dawson Baker (Out) - Knee
- Nate Pickens (Out) - Undisclosed
- Brody Kozlowski (Out) - Redshirt
Arizona vs BYU Pick
- Arizona vs BYU Spread Pick
This is a game between two top-15-ranked teams, and it should live up to the billing Monday night. Both teams score a ton of points, but each has stout defenses. Look for a back-and-forth affair Monday night, as each team will play to the wire. Arizona has the depth and talent across the floor to do the work that leads to the win, but BYU will keep things close. Look for Arizona to pull away late as they make the plays down the stretch to continue their undefeated season. Take the Arizona Wildcats Monday night to stay undefeated as they get the win and cover on the road.
- Arizona vs BYU Over/Under Pick
Both teams have potent offenses, but each relies heavily on its defense. Look for both teams to rely on defense as they look to prove a point in this top-15 matchup. Expect both teams to score and have several highlight plays throughout Monday night, but the defenses will reign supreme, leading to a grind-it-out game. Take the under on Monday night as Arizona remains undefeated with a win and cover on the road in Utah.
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