After double-digit wins in their first round matchups, BYU and Vanderbilt will face off Thursday night in the semifinals of the Diamond Head Classic.
BYU comes into the game as a 5.5-point favorite in a matchup that will feature two of the best guards in the country in Alex Barcello and Scotty Pippen Jr. These are the two highest ranked KenPom teams in the 8-team field, with BYU ranked 22 and Vanderbilt 77. KenPom gives BYU a 73% win probability and and predicts a 70-64 score in favor of BYU.
Friday is a off day for the tournament, and these teams will play either Liberty or Stanford Christmas Day.