- Houston is a -2.5 point favorite vs Baylor
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Houston / Baylor TV channel: PEAC
The Houston Cougars visit Foster Pavilion to take on the Baylor Bears on Jan. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Waco, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).
The Houston vs. Baylor Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Houston vs Baylor Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 56.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston vs Baylor Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 39 games (+29.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 41 games (+9.70 Units / 0% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+4.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
Baylor Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Baylor has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+5.75 Units / 0% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+0.55 Units / 0% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.85 Units / -11.18% ROI).
- 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.35 Units / 0.59% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.88% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.35 Units / 2.13% ROI
Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Baylor has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 0.35% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 54% off the dribble (19/35) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (16/69) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 19% on catch and shoot opportunities (11/58) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 46% on catch and shoot opportunities (6/13) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 58.5 points per game (5,321 points/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.9
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 60.3 points per game (905 points/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 54% off the dribble (19/35) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (16/69) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 19% on catch and shoot opportunities (11/58) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 46% on catch and shoot opportunities (6/13) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 58.5 points per game (5,321 points/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.9
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 60.3 points per game (905 points/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
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