Who’s Playing
No. 12 Brigham Young @ Utah Valley
Current Records: Brigham Young 6-0; Utah Valley 6-1
What to Know
The Utah Valley Wolverines have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the #12 Brigham Young Cougars and are hoping to record their first win since Nov. 26 of 2016. Utah Valley will play host again and welcome the Cougars to UCCU Events Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
Utah Valley was able to grind out a solid victory over the Denver Pioneers on Saturday, winning 77-68.
Meanwhile, BYU didn’t have too much trouble with the Utah Utes on the road on Saturday as they won 75-64. Four players on BYU scored in the double digits: guard Te’Jon Lucas (18), guard Alex Barcello (17), forward Gavin Baxter (14), and forward Caleb Lohner (10).
Utah Valley have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13 point spread they are up against. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Saturday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
The Wolverines found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 82-60 punch to the gut against the Cougars when the two teams previously met in November of last year. Maybe Utah Valley will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: UCCU Events Center — Orem, Utah
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Cougars are a big 13-point favorite against the Wolverines, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Cougars slightly, as the game opened with the Cougars as a 14.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Brigham Young have won four out of their last five games against Utah Valley.
- Nov 28, 2020 – Brigham Young 82 vs. Utah Valley 60
- Nov 09, 2018 – Brigham Young 75 vs. Utah Valley 65
- Nov 29, 2017 – Brigham Young 85 vs. Utah Valley 58
- Nov 26, 2016 – Utah Valley 114 vs. Brigham Young 101
- Nov 13, 2015 – Brigham Young 85 vs. Utah Valley 54
Injury Report for Utah Valley
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Brigham Young
- Richard Harward: Out (Illness)
