Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cincinnati vs Houston

The Cincinnati Bearcats go up against the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Cincinnati and Houston should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 132.5 and odds of -115 are available for this outcome.

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Cincinnati Bearcats previous game saw them claim a 67-57 home win over Baylor Bears.

Houston Cougars got the win in their last game. A 79-70 triumph occurred on the road when meeting TCU Horned Frogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston beat Cincinnati in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 67-60 scoreline. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, Houston have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	18-2	1581	1241	340	13-1	5-1	1W
Cincinnati	11-10	1519	1407	112	11-3	0-7	1W

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Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Our expert Cincinnati vs Houston betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 132.5 points in this college game and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -115 which looks worth taking.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Cincinnati vs Houston stats:

• The 132.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cincinnati games on the road.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cincinnati games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Houston games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Houston games.

Over 132.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 59 - 77 Houston

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Cincinnati 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.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston a 94% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Cincinnati are least likely to win at +860.

The spread is calculated to be 13.5, while total points comes in at 132.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 132.5, there are odds of -115.

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

Cincinnati

+860

Houston

-1667

Point Spread

Cincinnati +13.5

-102

Houston -13.5

-120

Total Points

Under 132.5

-105

Over 132.5

-115

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cincinnati Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.50 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 66.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 61.40 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	21-0	1882	1434	448	14-0	7-0	21W
Iowa State	19-2	1809	1365	444	14-0	5-2	3W
Houston	18-2	1581	1241	340	13-1	5-1	1W
BYU	17-3	1733	1417	316	13-2	4-1	1L
Texas Tech	16-4	1683	1475	208	13-1	3-3	5W
UCF	16-4	1680	1539	141	12-2	4-2	2W
Kansas	15-5	1565	1346	219	11-1	4-4	4W
Oklahoma State	14-6	1723	1608	115	12-2	2-4	2L
West Virginia	14-7	1504	1340	164	13-2	1-5	1W
TCU	13-8	1670	1486	184	10-5	3-3	1L
Colorado	12-9	1719	1657	62	11-5	1-4	6L
Baylor	11-9	1701	1530	171	9-5	2-4	4L
Cincinnati	11-10	1519	1407	112	11-3	0-7	1W
Arizona State	11-10	1668	1675	-7	8-5	3-5	1L
Kansas State	10-11	1736	1669	67	9-5	1-6	2L
Utah	9-11	1601	1630	-29	9-3	0-8	2L

• 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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