- Houston (12-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Baylor (15-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Houston / Baylor TV channel: CBS
The Houston Cougars (12-12) visit Foster Pavillion to take on the Baylor Bears (15-8) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Waco, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Houston vs. Baylor Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -2.5 -110 | O 135.5 -115 | -145 |
| Baylor | +2.5 -110 | U 135.5 -105 | +120 |
Houston vs Baylor Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston vs Baylor Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Baylor will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+18.60 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games (+8.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
Baylor Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Baylor have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.15 Units / 19% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+1.75 Units / 3% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.14% ROI).
- 14-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 7.94% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -19.09% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 10.12% ROI
Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Baylor has a 15-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 22.59% ROI).
- 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 7.26% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.26% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units / -8.24% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:
Baylor is shooting 41% from three (188/457) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Baylor has made 9.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Baylor has made 9.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Baylor has averaged 1.37 points per shot (4,359 points/3,187 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2
Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (16/69) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 54% off the dribble (19/35) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
Baylor allowed an average of 0.79 points per shot (27 points/34 shots) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.05
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 46% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (6/13) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
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