Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:35 PM
  • Incarnate Word (7-9) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (9-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Houston Christian / Incarnate Word TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (9-5) visit Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to take on the Incarnate Word Cardinals (7-9) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in San Antonio, TX.

Incarnate Word is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Houston Christian vs. Incarnate Word Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. Incarnate Word Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+4.5 -105O 152.5 -110+165
Incarnate Word -4.5 -115U 152.5 -110-200

Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Incarnate Word will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Incarnate Word have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Incarnate Word has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 26 games (+4.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Incarnate Word has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+3.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Incarnate Word have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Incarnate Word has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.46% ROI).

  • 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / 35.63% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Incarnate Word Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Incarnate Word has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI).

  • 3-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (207 assists/ 282 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian is shooting 44% (460/1,054) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has averaged 75.5 points per game (3,700 points/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Houston Christian is shooting 55% from inside the arc (223/408) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 52%

Incarnate Word Offensive Stats & Trends:

Incarnate Word has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (219 assists/ 274 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Incarnate Word has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (219 assists/ 274 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Incarnate Word has a TS% of 46% this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 46%

Incarnate Word has an eFG% of 50% this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 49%

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (451 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Houston Christian has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,169 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,504/3,137) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (4,043 points/3,137 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Incarnate Word Defensive Stats & Trends:

Incarnate Word has averaged 7.8 steals per game (380 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Incarnate Word has 380 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams

Incarnate Word has averaged 7.8 steals per game (380 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Incarnate Word has 380 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams


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