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BYU vs. Utah prediction: Under is the play

The next chapter in the BYU vs. Utah rivalry will be written on Saturday with both teams entering undefeated.

Both teams have thrived on defense with BYU ranked 32nd in points allowed on a per possession basis while Utah is 16th. The Cougars are allowing opponents 3.4 3-pointers per game, the fewest in the country.

The Utes have dominated the glass, ranking third in the country in rebound rate, while BYU is 26th.

BYU is second in the country in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage. Utah is 191st in 3-point shooting percentage, while BYU is 278th in 3-point shooting percentage.

Both teams have been dominant on defense and with both 239th or worse in possessions per game, it will be low-scoring affair on Saturday.

The play: Utah vs. BYU Total Under 137.5.