Baylor vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Baylor vs Houston
The Baylor Bears face the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, March 4.
Our prediction is that Houston will beat Baylor by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -15.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.
Baylor Bears got the win in their previous game. A 87-86 triumph occurred on the road when playing UCF Knights.
Houston Cougars were winners last time out. It was a 102-62 home victory against Colorado Buffaloes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston beat Baylor when the teams last met. It was a 77-55 scoreline. Houston have beaten Baylor in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 4 victories in the past 5 head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Baylor vs Houston Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Baylor vs Houston with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
We’re confident that Houston can enjoy a big win in this college matchup, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. The line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -110 that can be taken for the favorites.
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 Baylor vs Houston stats:
Houston -15.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Houston -15.5, Over 142.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
64
-
84
Houston
There are lots of different ways to back the Coogs on the correct score betting and something like 84-64 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
Baylor 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.
With an estimated 93% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1250 betting odds about Houston triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to back Baylor, you will find +760 about the underdogs.
The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 143.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 143.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.
There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.
As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Baylor 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
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 138.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 63.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 61.10 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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