- Houston (9-8) is a -2.5 point favorite vs BYU (12-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Houston / BYU TV channel: ESPN+
The Houston Cougars (9-8) visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars (12-6) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Provo, UT.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Houston vs. BYU Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Houston vs. BYU Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -2.5 -110 | O 135.5 -110 | -155 |
| BYU | +2.5 -110 | U 135.5 -110 | +125 |
Houston vs BYU Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston vs BYU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+13.60 Units / 2% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games (+10.00 Units / 5% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.80 Units / 4% ROI)
BYU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- BYU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+12.65 Units / 60% ROI)
- BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
- BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- BYU has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 5.76% ROI
- 5-13 when betting the Over for -9.25 Units / -46.84% ROI
- 13-5 when betting the Under for +7.5 Units / 37.78% ROI
BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
BYU has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.35 Units / 26.95% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -7.47% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -25.94% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.71% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (268 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (164 turnovers/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.6
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (246 assists/ 164 TOs) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (268 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.2
BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:
BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
BYU has attempted 609 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams
BYU has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.8
BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (708/1,933) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (335/1,202) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston has averaged 10.6 steals per game (190 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9
Houston has allowed 22.6 points per game (407 points/18 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30.6
BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:
BYU has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (531 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.4
BYU has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (193/523) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%
BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (243/718) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%
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