Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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  • Houston (13-12) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Cincinnati / Houston TV channel: ESPN2

The Cincinnati Bearcats (13-14) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (13-12) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Cincinnati vs. Houston Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Cincinnati vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati+13.5 -110O 132.5 -110+675
Houston -13.5 -110U 132.5 -110-1100

Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 92.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 55.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+0.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+18.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.3% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -2.34% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.39% ROI).

  • 15-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.9 Units / 8.64% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.05% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (885 assists/ 627 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has averaged 15.5 assists per game (885 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Cincinnati has 305 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd most among Big 12 Teams

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,509 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,908 points/3,362 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Cincinnati has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.