- Houston is a -17.5 point favorite vs Utah
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Utah / Houston TV channel: ESPN+
The Utah Utes visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).
The Utah vs. Houston Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Utah vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Utah | +17.5 -105 | O 133.5 -110 | +1200 |
| Houston | -17.5 -115 | U 133.5 -110 | -3000 |
Utah vs Houston 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.
Utah vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Utah Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+5.80 Units / 0% ROI)
- Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
- Utah has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 25 games at home (+19.25 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.70 Units / 23% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+3.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+2.00 Units / 7% ROI)
Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Utah has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).
- 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 0.85% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.95 Units / -10.4% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI).
- 14-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.75 Units / -0.76% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -32.98% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.66% ROI
Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:
Utah is shooting 63% from the free throw line (239/379) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Utah has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (339 assists/ 199 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Utah has averaged 19.9 assists per game (339 assists/17 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.0
Utah averaged 17.7 assists per game (584 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston is shooting 41% from three (148/365) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:
Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Utah has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,470 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Utah has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (460 points/413 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Utah allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,473 points/1,299 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
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 allowed 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0
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