Arizona State vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to an official after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
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  • Houston is a -17.5 point favorite vs Arizona State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Arizona State / Houston TV channel: ESPN

The Arizona State Sun Devils visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Houston, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).

The Arizona State vs. Houston Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

Arizona State vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Arizona State vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 65.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Arizona State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+13.05 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Arizona State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Arizona State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Arizona State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Arizona State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 39 games (+29.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 41 games (+9.70 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 41 games (+6.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 41 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

Arizona State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona State has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 18.23% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -1.9% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.15 Units / 0.8% ROI).

  • 14-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.35 Units / 0.7% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.33% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / 12.6% ROI

Arizona State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona State allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (34/147) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Arizona State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (88/302) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Arizona State allowed 38.8 points per game (465 points/12 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

Arizona State allowed an average of 0.96 points per shot (369 points/383 shots) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona State shot 57% from the free throw line (58/102) in the first half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70%

Arizona State shot 30% from three (179/595) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Arizona State shot 41% (281/689) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Arizona State shot 63% from the free throw line (170/270) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Arizona State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona State allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (34/147) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Arizona State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (88/302) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Arizona State allowed 38.8 points per game (465 points/12 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

Arizona State allowed an average of 0.96 points per shot (369 points/383 shots) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona State shot 57% from the free throw line (58/102) in the first half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70%

Arizona State shot 30% from three (179/595) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Arizona State shot 41% (281/689) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Arizona State shot 63% from the free throw line (170/270) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 71%


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