- Houston is a -4.5 point favorite vs Baylor
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Houston / Baylor TV channel: ESPN
The Houston Cougars visit Foster Pavilion to take on the Baylor Bears on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Waco, TX, USA.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).
The Houston vs. Baylor Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -4.5 -115 | O 130.5 -105 | -210 |
| Baylor | +4.5 -105 | U 130.5 -115 | +170 |
Houston vs Baylor 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.
Houston vs Baylor Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 37 games (+15.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in their last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 18% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 away games (+2.65 Units / 29% ROI)
Baylor Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+1.55 Units / 0% ROI)
- Baylor has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+1.20 Units / 0% ROI)
- Baylor have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.52% ROI).
- 26-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.85 Units / -0.32% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -20.51% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.85 Units / 11.72% ROI
Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Baylor has a 10-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.8 Units / -27.5% ROI).
- 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -0.37% ROI
- 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.28% ROI
- 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -14.02% ROI
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 (278 turnovers/30 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (278 turnovers/30 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4
Houston is shooting 40% from three (239/603) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:
Baylor averaged 1.41 points per shot (2,651 points/1,881 shots) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Baylor shot 40% from three (288/725) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Baylor averaged 1.41 points per shot (2,651 points/1,881 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Baylor shot 40% from three (288/725) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has allowed 60.7 points per game (1,397 points/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.2
Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 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 28% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (42/148) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (11/58) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
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