- Houston is a -17.5 point favorite vs Butler
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Butler / Houston TV channel: ESPN2
The Butler Bulldogs visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).
The Butler vs. Houston Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Butler vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Butler | +17.5 -110 | O 134.5 -110 | +1100 |
| Houston | -17.5 -110 | U 134.5 -110 | -2500 |
Butler vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Butler vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 away games (+8.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.26 Units / 15% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 25 games at home (+19.25 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.90 Units / 31% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+1.37 Units / 5% ROI)
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).
- 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.45 Units / -5.96% ROI
- 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).
- 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.75 Units / -10.65% ROI
- 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
- 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.21% ROI
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (492 free throw attempts/1,881 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Butler had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Butler forced 11.4 turnovers per game (354 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — 5th highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.19
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0
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