Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 10

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 10, 2024, 11:24 AM
  • Houston (11-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati (11-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Houston / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN2

The Houston Cougars (11-11) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (11-11) on Feb. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Houston vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-5.5 -105O 130.5 -110-225
Cincinnati +5.5 -115U 130.5 -110+185

Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:

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

Houston vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 games (+21.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games (+8.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.30 Units / 21% 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 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+8.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 6.12% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.35 Units / -25.15% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.17% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 3.9% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Cincinnati has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Cincinnati has averaged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (716 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Cincinnati has 244 turnovers this season — 5th fewest among Big 12 Teams

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.3

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (571 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Cincinnati has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,509 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,908 points/3,362 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (244/596) in the first half this season — 5th highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%


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