BYU vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: BYU vs Houston
The Brigham Young Cougars face the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, March 12.
It’s time to go for Houston against the spread, especially with an attractive -8.5 line at -114. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their meeting with BYU.
Brigham Young Cougars won their previous game by a 68-48 scoreline. It was on the road against West Virginia Mountaineers.
Houston Cougars won last time out by a 82-75 scoreline. It was on the road against Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 77-66 triumph when facing BYU. Houston have racked up four straight wins over BYU. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 6.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
BYU vs Houston Prediction & Picks
Gear up for BYU vs Houston with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Game Prediction
Our pick is for Houston to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -114 is available.
Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.
Key BYU vs Houston stats:
Houston -8.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 53.2% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Houston to cover the -8.5 spread along with Over 147.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
71
-
84
Houston
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Coogs to claim a 84-71 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.
BYU 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 -500 favorites and that means a 83% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Brigham Young Cougars, you will find +365 about the underdogs.
The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 145.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 145.5 at -115.
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Brigham Young Cougars Stats
Houston Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 161.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 147.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 147.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 65.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 61.80 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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