BYU vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) hangs on the rim after his slam dunk against Butler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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  • Houston is a -6.5 point favorite vs BYU
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • BYU / Houston TV channel: ESPN2

The BYU Cougars visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Kansas City, MO, MO, USA.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The BYU vs. Houston Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+6.5 -105O 134.5 -105+240
Houston -6.5 -115U 134.5 -115-300

BYU vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 38 games (+14.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+3.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 38 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 38 games (+0.55 Units / 1% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 20-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.8 Units / 19.35% ROI).

  • 24-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.6 Units / 1.57% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 13.58% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -22.16% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 4.25% ROI).

  • 28-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -0.21% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -19.52% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.75 Units / 10.7% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 has made 10.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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 9.3 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/31 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Houston is shooting 40% from three (247/622) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

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

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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 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 5.8 steals per game (193 steals/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

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 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

Houston has allowed 60.8 points per game (1,458 points/24 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.0

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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