- Houston is a -6.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Houston / Cincinnati TV channel: FOX
The Houston Cougars visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).
The Houston vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -6.5 -115 | O 134.5 -105 | -300 |
| Cincinnati | +6.5 -105 | U 134.5 -115 | 240 |
Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 65.3% 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 Houston will cover the spread with 54.8% 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 33 of their last 41 games (+13.60 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+2.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 41 games (+2.30 Units / 5% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 0.48% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.79% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -11.58% ROI
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -76.1 Units / -4.33% ROI
- 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI
- 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (375 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Cincinnati has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (195 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Cincinnati has allowed 65.5 points per game (851 points/13 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8
Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has a 26% free throw rate (210 free throw attempts/821 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 38%
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 9.2 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Houston has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 22.9
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (375 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Cincinnati has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (195 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Cincinnati has allowed 65.5 points per game (851 points/13 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8
Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has a 26% free throw rate (210 free throw attempts/821 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 38%
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 9.2 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Houston has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 22.9
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