NCAAB · Final

BYU Holds Off Utah in Close Contest

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:10 PM ET · Jon M. Huntsman Center

BYU Cougars 89, Utah Utes 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes?

BYU Cougars beat Utah Utes 89-84 at Jon M. Huntsman Center on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes?

BYU Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the BYU Cougars edged out the Utah Utes with a final score of 89-84. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with BYU entering the contest on a ten-game winning streak, while Utah struggled with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games.

BYU's impressive away record of 15-1 this season has been bolstered by a remarkable average of 88.7 points scored per game, coupled with a solid defense allowing only 67.2 points. Their recent form reflects their dominance, having won their last ten games, including a decisive victory against the Arizona State Sun Devils just days prior, where they scored 104 points. In contrast, Utah's home record stands at 8-8, with an average of 77.2 points scored but a concerning average of 81.3 points allowed. The Utes have faced difficulties recently, losing their last three games, including a defeat against the Colorado Buffaloes, where they fell 73-85.

Historically, the matchup between these two teams has been competitive, with a head-to-head record of 1-1 in their last two meetings. The last encounter earlier in the 2025 season saw Utah narrowly defeat BYU 73-72 at home, but BYU had previously triumphed 85-74 in their last meeting on March 9, 2025. This fixture was significant not only for its rivalry but also for the implications it had on both teams' standings.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they were at full strength for this encounter. The market reflected BYU's strong form, with DraftKings listing them as 14.5-point favorites before the game, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 168.5, suggesting that a high-scoring game was anticipated, which indeed came to fruition.

The conditions during the game were conducive to a fast-paced style of play, which both teams capitalized on. Viewers were treated to several exciting plays, particularly in the second half, as BYU maintained a narrow lead. Key moments included Robert Wright III's crucial free throws and a 14-foot pullup jump shot that extended BYU's lead to five points. Utah fought back with layups from Terrence Brown and Keba Keita, but ultimately fell short.

As the game concluded, the home win probability for Utah was recorded at 0.0, underscoring the challenges they faced against a formidable BYU squad. This match not only highlighted the current form of both teams but also set the stage for future encounters in this heated rivalry.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BYU -14.5	168.5 o -112 / u -108	BYU Cougars -1350 · Utah Utes +800

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Leaders

PointsTerrence Brown25Utah Utes
AssistsTerrence Brown5Utah Utes
ReboundsJames Okonkwo13Utah Utes
PointsRichie Saunders24BYU Cougars
AssistsRobert Wright III6BYU Cougars
ReboundsRichie Saunders14BYU Cougars

Recent form

Utah Utes

Last 10: 3-7Streak L377.2 scored · 81.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L73-85at Colorado BuffaloesJan 8
L78-97vs Arizona WildcatsJan 3
L65-74at Washington HuskiesDec 30
W101-77vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 21
L74-82vs Mississippi State BulldogsDec 14
W91-85vs California Baptist LancersDec 7
L72-79at California Golden BearsDec 3
W75-74at Ole Miss RebelsNov 27
L58-68at Grand Canyon LopesNov 26
L85-92vs Cal Poly MustangsNov 21

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1088.7 scored · 67.2 allowed per game3-0 away

W104-76vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 8
W83-73at Kansas State WildcatsJan 3
W109-81vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 23
W85-67vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 20
W93-57vs Pacific TigersDec 17
W100-53vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 14
W67-64vs Clemson TigersDec 9
W91-60vs California Baptist LancersDec 4
W83-79at Dayton FlyersNov 29
W72-62at Miami HurricanesNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	BYU Cougars	Utah Utes
Field goals	32-64	30-65
Field goal %	50	46
Three-pointers	6-26	6-22
Three-point %	23	27
Free throws	19-29	18-21
Free throw %	66	86
Rebounds	41	33
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	25	23
Assists	16	14
Steals	4	6
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	11	9
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	15
Fast-break points	16	8
Points in the paint	46	34
Fouls	15	22
Largest lead	13	7
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	78	16

How the scoring went

2nd Half59-51Obomate Abbey makes driving layup
2nd Half62-51Richie Saunders makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half62-53Terrence Brown makes 11-foot jumper (Obomate Abbey assists)
2nd Half64-53Keba Keita makes 1-foot dunk (Richie Saunders assists)
2nd Half64-55Don McHenry makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half64-56Don McHenry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-56Richie Saunders makes layup
2nd Half67-56Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-56AJ Dybantsa makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Tyler Mrus assists)
2nd Half69-59Kendyl Sanders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Terrence Brown assists)
2nd Half71-59AJ Dybantsa makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half71-60Seydou Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-61Seydou Traore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-63Terrence Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half73-63Robert Wright III makes layup
2nd Half73-65Obomate Abbey makes driving layup
2nd Half73-67Don McHenry makes driving layup
2nd Half73-68Don McHenry makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half74-68Richie Saunders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-70Don McHenry makes layup
2nd Half75-70Kennard Davis Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-70Kennard Davis Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-72Terrence Brown makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half76-73Seydou Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-73Richie Saunders makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half80-73Robert Wright III makes layup
2nd Half80-76Kendyl Sanders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Don McHenry assists)
2nd Half80-78Keanu Dawes makes 1-foot dunk (Terrence Brown assists)
2nd Half81-78AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-79Terrence Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-80Terrence Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-80Robert Wright III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-80Robert Wright III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-80Robert Wright III makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half85-81Don McHenry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-82Don McHenry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-82Keba Keita makes layup (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half87-84Terrence Brown makes layup
2nd Half88-84Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half89-84Richie Saunders makes free throw 2 of 2