- Houston is a -9.5 point favorite vs BYU
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- BYU / Houston TV channel: ESPN+
The BYU Cougars visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).
The BYU vs. Houston Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
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BYU vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| BYU | +9.5 -110 | O 132.5 -110 | +375 |
| Houston | -9.5 -110 | U 132.5 -110 | -500 |
BYU 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.
BYU vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.
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BYU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+10.85 Units / 1% ROI)
- BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
- BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- BYU has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+0.80 Units / 0% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+19.35 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.85 Units / 31% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+2.00 Units / 7% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
BYU has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.41% ROI).
- 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 0.62% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 19.7% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.75 Units / -1.11% ROI
- 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -36.84% ROI
- 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.48% ROI
BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:
BYU has made 11.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.9
BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
BYU averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
BYU had 15.9 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6
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 has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3
Houston has averaged 3.9 turnovers per game (47 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
Houston had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (475 assists/ 325 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:
BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7
BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
BYU has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (342 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.5
BYU allowed opponents to shoot 43% (831/1,945) last season — 5th highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
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 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0
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