Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs Cincinnati

The Houston Cougars go up against the Cincinnati Bearcats, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.

We’re surprised that the total line is 133.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Houston and Cincinnati take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

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Houston Cougars previous game saw them claim a 69-60 home win over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Cincinnati Bearcats won their last game, beating Lipscomb Bisons at home. It was a 89-62 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 73-64 triumph when facing Cincinnati. For the past 10 games involving these teams, there has been a Houston win every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	12-1	1023	780	243	10-1	2-0	6W
Cincinnati	8-5	985	851	134	8-2	0-3	1W

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Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Houston vs Cincinnati with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that 133.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Houston vs Cincinnati stats:

• The 133.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Houston games on the road.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 14 Houston games on the road.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cincinnati games at home.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cincinnati games.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Cincinnati games at home.

Over 133.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 73 - 68 Cincinnati

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Coogs can be backed to win 73-68 at huge betting odds.

Houston vs Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an estimated 81% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -435 betting odds about Houston triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that Cincinnati are least likely to win at +330.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 133.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 133.5 at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Houston

-435

Cincinnati

+330

Point Spread

Houston -7.5

-120

Cincinnati +7.5

-102

Total Points

Under 133.5

-110

Over 133.5

-110

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Houston Stats

Cincinnati Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 63.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 66.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 66.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 62.00 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
Iowa State	13-0	1175	817	358	10-0	3-0	13W
Arizona	13-0	1174	861	313	10-0	3-0	13W
BYU	12-1	1136	866	270	10-1	2-0	9W
Houston	12-1	1023	780	243	10-1	2-0	6W
Oklahoma State	12-1	1186	1018	168	10-0	2-1	3W
UCF	11-1	1060	899	161	9-1	2-0	10W
Baylor	10-2	1147	899	248	9-1	1-1	4W
TCU	10-3	1044	841	203	8-3	2-0	5W
Kansas	10-3	986	823	163	8-1	2-2	4W
Texas Tech	10-3	1089	951	138	9-1	1-2	3W
Colorado	10-3	1117	1006	111	10-2	0-1	2L
West Virginia	9-4	990	782	208	9-2	0-2	1W
Kansas State	9-4	1150	1009	141	8-2	1-2	4W
Arizona State	9-4	1040	978	62	6-3	3-1	2L
Cincinnati	8-5	985	851	134	8-2	0-3	1W
Utah	8-5	1054	1020	34	8-1	0-4	1L

• 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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