- Matchup: Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Marriott Center, Provo, UT
- Broadcast: Peacock
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On Wednesday evening, the BYU Cougars (13-1) will take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (9-5) at the Marriott Center.
In their most recent outing, the Arizona State Sun Devils faced off against Colorado, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 95-89. The game saw the Sun Devils chalk up 24 personal fouls, while Colorado recorded 25. Arizona State struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 16 three-point attempts. Colorado capitalized at the free throw line, sinking 32 of 38 for an impressive 84.2%. The Buffaloes also controlled the boards with 40 rebounds (12 offensive, 28 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They dished out 14 assists and recorded 9 steals. Defensively, Arizona State allowed Colorado to shoot 49.2% from the field, making 29 of 59 attempts. The Sun Devils managed to collect 30 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, while converting 21 of their 27 free throws for a rate of 77.8%. Arizona State concluded the game shooting 45.6% from the field (31 out of 68) and made 6 of their 28 three-point attempts.
Moe Odum stood out during this game, shooting 40.0% from the floor while recording 12 assists. He played 36 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 6 of 15 shooting.
This season, Arizona State holds a record of 9-5, averaging 80.6 points per game (ranked 117th in the nation) with a shooting percentage of 46.4%. They have connected on 34.6% of their three-point attempts (110 of 318) and are making 75.1% of their free throws. On average, the Sun Devils secure 32.9 rebounds and have tallied 194 assists this season, ranking 277th in the nation for team assists. Their average turnover rate is 11.2 per game, and they commit approximately 18.2 fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Sun Devils force 14.2 turnovers per game while drawing 21.4 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.1% from three-point range, ranking 261st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (76.6). Arizona State permits a field goal percentage of 44.2% (357 of 808) and averages 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 123rd nationally in assists allowed with a total of 186 this season.
The last time the BYU Cougars took the court, they claimed a win over Kansas State with a score of 83-73. In the game, the Cougars recorded 28 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 42. Despite committing 18 turnovers, they managed to secure 9 steals. Kansas State recorded 22 fouls, sending the Cougars to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. Beyond the arc, BYU made 9 of 24 attempts (37.5%). Overall, the Cougars completed 28 of 63 field goal attempts for a shooting rate of 44.4%. The Cougars permitted Kansas State to convert 28 of 67 attempts from the field, representing 41.8% shooting. They limited Kansas State to a mere 14.3% from three, hitting just 3 of 21 attempts, and finished 14 out of 19 at the charity stripe (73.7%). Rebounding-wise, BYU allowed Kansas State to accumulate 32 total boards (10 offensive).
AJ Dybantsa was key for the Cougars in this match, hitting 8 of 15 for an impressive field goal percentage of 53.3% while also grabbing 8 rebounds. He scored 24 points in 33 minutes and dished out 3 assists.
BYU boasts an impressive 13-1 record this season. The Cougars average 13.9 personal fouls per game and shoot 74.8% from the free throw line. Their assists per game average is 15.7 (ranking 112th in the nation), and they give the ball away by turning it over 10.7 times per game. The Cougars have amassed 1,219 points this year, averaging 87.1 points per game while securing 39.9 rebounds per game. Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 49.8%, placing them 31st in Division 1.
Defensively, BYU allows opponents to shoot 30.2% from three-point range (107 of 354) while permitting 65.7% success at the free-throw line. They give up an average of 13.2 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 178th and 108th respectively in college basketball. The Cougars are 51st in points allowed per game, averaging 67.1 against them. They force opponents into 13.4 turnovers each game while allowing teams to shoot 40.2% from the field (51st in the country).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take BYU
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