Arizona State vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Arizona State vs Houston
The Arizona State Sun Devils square off against the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Sunday, January 18.
Houston should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -16.5 about them on the spread. We expect our selection to cover the line at -120 against Arizona State.
Arizona State Sun Devils lost on the road in their previous game. Arizona Wildcats won 89-82.
Houston Cougars won their last game which was at home. It was a 77-48 triumph against West Virginia Mountaineers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 80-65 triumph when facing Arizona State.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Arizona State vs Houston Prediction & Picks
Step into Arizona State vs Houston with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.
Game Prediction
Houston can finish well clear in this college game and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -120 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -16.5 line.
Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Key Arizona State vs Houston stats:
Houston -16.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Houston -16.5, Over 145.5 points and Houston/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
65
-
86
Houston
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Coogs to win 86-65 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
Arizona State vs Houston Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Houston are red-hot -3333 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 97% chance of winning this college game. At +1280, Arizona State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The current spread is 18.5 and the total points line is 142.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 142.5 selection is available to back at -110.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Arizona State Stats
Houston Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 162.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 145.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 86.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 59.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 58.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
|
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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