- Houston (19-2) are -13.5 point favorites vs Cincinnati (14-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS
The Cincinnati Bearcats (14-7) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (19-2) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 2:15pm EST in Houston.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).
The Cincinnati vs. Houston Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Cincinnati vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Cincinnati | +13.5 -110 | 135.5 -110 | +750 |
| Houston | -13.5 -110 | 135.5 -110 | -1200 |
Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 75.5% confidence.
Cincinnati vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Cincinnati and Houston, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 48 games (+13.20 Units / 10% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.15 Units / 29% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+4.80 Units / 8% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 46 games (+29.70 Units / 16% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.65 Units / 32% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 43 games (+12.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.75 Units / 52% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has gone 13-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI).
- 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 1.25% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -14.29% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5.01% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has gone 14-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.65 Units / -19.17% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.15 Units / -18% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.07% ROI
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (239 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Cincinnati has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Cincinnati has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Cincinnati has a 25% free throw rate (333 free throw attempts/1,330 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (305 assists/ 209 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has made 1,648 field goals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Houston has attempted 3,539 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (557 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Cincinnati has averaged 6.3 steals per game (339 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Cincinnati has averaged 6.2 steals per game (130 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Cincinnati has 339 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th fewest among AAC Teams
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.4 steals per game (176 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has averaged 8.2 steals per game (481 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has averaged 8.4 steals per game (176 steals/21 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has 481 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
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