Arizona vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Arizona vs Houston

The Arizona Wildcats go up against the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, February 21.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Arizona go up against Houston. Our prediction is that there will be Over 141.5 points and that is available at -110.

Arizona Wildcats previous game saw them claim a 75-68 home win over Brigham Young Cougars.

Houston Cougars were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 70-67 reverse against Iowa State Cyclones.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Houston and Arizona saw the former win. It was a 72-64 scoreline. For the past 3 games involving these teams, there has been a Houston win every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	24-2	2281	1783	498	16-1	8-1	1W
Houston	23-3	2024	1602	422	16-1	7-2	1L

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Arizona vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Head into Arizona vs Houston with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college contest is set at 141.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.

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Key Arizona vs Houston stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Arizona games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Arizona games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Arizona games.

Over 141.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Arizona 71 - 78 Houston

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Coogs to enjoy a 78-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Arizona 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.

Houston are -244 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +198, Arizona are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 141.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 141.5, this selection is available at -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Arizona

+198

Houston

-244

Point Spread

Arizona +4.5

-102

Houston -4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Arizona Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 58.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	24-2	2281	1783	498	16-1	8-1	1W
Houston	23-3	2024	1602	422	16-1	7-2	1L
Iowa State	23-3	2175	1680	495	17-0	6-3	2W
Kansas	20-6	2009	1769	240	14-1	6-5	1W
Texas Tech	19-7	2117	1881	236	14-2	5-5	1L
BYU	19-7	2230	1938	292	14-3	5-4	1L
UCF	18-7	2044	1935	109	14-3	4-4	1W
West Virginia	16-10	1809	1655	154	13-5	3-5	1L
TCU	16-10	2043	1884	159	12-5	4-5	1L
Oklahoma State	16-10	2187	2114	73	13-4	3-6	4L
Cincinnati	14-12	1879	1741	138	13-4	1-8	3W
Arizona State	14-12	2040	2046	-6	10-6	4-6	2W
Colorado	14-12	2081	2042	39	13-5	1-7	2L
Baylor	13-13	2158	1993	165	10-7	3-6	4L
Kansas State	11-15	2095	2091	4	10-7	1-8	1W
Utah	10-16	1970	2044	-74	9-6	1-10	1W

• 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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