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AJ Dybantsa Leads BYU Against Top-Ranked Arizona
19 Feb
Summary
- No. 4 Arizona faces No. 23 BYU in a ranked Big 12 matchup.
- Arizona lost last week, while BYU won in overtime.
- SportsLine model predicts under 162.5 total points scored.

The No. 4 Arizona Wildcats are set to host the No. 23 BYU Cougars in a crucial Big 12 men's college basketball game. Arizona, which dropped from the top spot in the AP Poll after two recent losses, holds a narrow 22-20 lead in the all-time series against BYU.
BYU enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak, with their latest victory coming in overtime. However, the Cougars suffered a significant blow with the season-ending ACL tear of guard Richie Saunders, who was a key scorer. This injury is projected to impact BYU's scoring output.
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and is leaning towards the total score going under 162.5 points. This prediction is based on Arizona's recent games trending toward lower scores and the expected impact of Saunders' absence on BYU's offense.




