BYU vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 3/14/2025

The BYU Cougars stay in Kansas City Friday night for a semi-final match up in the Big 12 championship tournament against Houston. BYU is the number 17 ranked team in the nation with 24 wins and eight losses overall riding a long winning streak after a 4 point victory against Iowa State on Wednesday. The Cougars offense averages 81.4 points on 48.6% from the floor this season. Defensively BYU is allowing 70.3 points per game overall this season through 32 games played. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively BYU did just enough against Iowa State giving up 92 points on 56.1% shooting from the floor. Offensively BYU was the better team scoring 96 points including 47 in the second half to erase a four point halftime deficit on 51.7% shooting and the Cougars knocked down 18 triples in the game.  BYU narrowly won the rebounding battle and forced 9 turnovers in the win. Richie Saunders led the way for BYU with 23 points on 12 shots.

The Houston Cougars come into Friday as the number two team in the nation with 28 wins and four losses overall on a long winning streak after a nine point victory against Colorado Wednesday. Offensively the Cougars averaged 74.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively Houston is one of the best teams in the country allowing just 58.1 points per game overall this season.

Defensively Houston did the work on Wednesday and giving up 68 points on 40.4% shooting for the floor. The Cougars won the rebounding battle by 5 and forced 13 turnovers in the game. Offensively, Houston did just enough, scoring 77 points on 49% shooting for the floor and knocking down 8 long balls in the game. Emanuel Sharp led the way for the Houston offense with 19 points on 10 shots.

Houston is one of the best teams in the country and will continue to roll on Friday. Look for the Cougars to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the. Take Houston Friday night to get the win and cover against BYU. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win and cover 74-64.