Houston vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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Wichita State head coach Isaac Brown talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in the Hall of Fame Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 02, 2023, 12:30 PM
  • Houston (20-2) are -12.5 point favorites vs Wichita State (11-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The Houston Cougars (20-2) visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers (11-10) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Wichita.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Houston vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Wichita State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-12.5 -105O 131.5 -115-800
Wichita State +12.5 -115U 131.5 -105+550

Houston vs Wichita State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 73.5% confidence.

Houston vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and Wichita State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 47 games (+24.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 44 games (+11.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 away games (+8.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games (+3.25 Units / 13% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.65 Units / -15.96% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -13.04% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.12% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has gone 11-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.45 Units / -26.66% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (318 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (318 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State is shooting 30% from three (139/465) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State has averaged 11.5 assists per game (242 assists/21 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (578 assists/ 609 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has averaged 11.8 assists per game (578 assists/49 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (179 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 46th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston has 484 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams

Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (179 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has 179 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (126 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wichita State has averaged 6.9 steals per game (337 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wichita State has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,384 points/1,273 shots) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.18


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