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.

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	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2413	2230	183	16-4	2-11	1L

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Houston vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Houston vs Cincinnati tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made 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

Over 133.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emanuel Sharp Over 1.5 Assists +115

Emanuel Sharp (Houston) can be backed to rack up Over 1.5 assists at +115. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Assists line, with bettors able to make this bet with confidence.

Latest Emanuel Sharp Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-120

Assists

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-149

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-141

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Kingston Flemings Under 3.5 Rebounds -100

Kingston Flemings (Houston) is available at -100 to register Under 3.5 rebounds. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line which looks generous for this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Kingston Flemings Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-135

Under 14.5

-100

Assists

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-154

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 73 - 68 Cincinnati

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Houston vs Cincinnati 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 70% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -238 betting odds about Houston triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that Cincinnati are least likely to win at +195.

The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 134.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 134.5 at -115.

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

-238

Cincinnati

+195

Point Spread

Houston -5.5

-102

Cincinnati +5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 134.5

-105

Over 134.5

-115

Kingston Flemings is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -135 to score Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -100.

Kingston Flemings (Houston)

Over 14.5

-135

Under 14.5

-100

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-120

Jizzle James (Cincinnati)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-110

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-120

Baba Miller (Cincinnati)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-120

Day Day Thomas (Cincinnati)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-110

Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-105

Joseph Tugler (Houston)

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-105

Kingston Flemings (Houston)

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-154

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-164

Jizzle James (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Baba Miller (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-149

Baba Miller (Cincinnati)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-130

Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-118

Joseph Tugler (Houston)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-161

Kingston Flemings (Houston)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-141

Jizzle James (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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
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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