- Houston is a -15.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Cincinnati / Houston TV channel: FOX
The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).
The Cincinnati vs. Houston Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Cincinnati vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Cincinnati | +15.5 -115 | O 134.5 -105 | +900 |
| Houston | -15.5 -105 | U 134.5 -115 | -1600 |
Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 79.1% 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 67.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 38 games (+26.00 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 40 games (+14.80 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 40 games (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 40 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 40 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -77.75 Units / -4.39% ROI
- 5-16 when betting the Over for -12.6 Units / -54.55% ROI
- 16-5 when betting the Under for +10.5 Units / 45.45% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI).
- 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.15 Units / 0.73% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.54% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Under for -0.95 Units / -4.33% ROI
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,447 points/1,221 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.34
Cincinnati has averaged 72.4 points per game (1,447 points/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 81.7
Cincinnati has an eFG% of 49% this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%
Cincinnati is shooting 67% from the free throw line (989/1,469) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (173 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (170 assists/ 85 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (858 turnovers/96 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.2
Houston has a 26% free throw rate (332 free throw attempts/1,262 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 37%
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7
Cincinnati has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (547 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.9
Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (2,176/5,169) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Cincinnati allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (112/354) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston has allowed 58.9 points per game (5,657 points/96 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.0
Houston has allowed 63.1 points per game (4,351 points/69 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 77.0
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