New Orleans vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Orleans vs Houston

The New Orleans Privateers battle the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, December 13.

You can get -115 that there are Over 138.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. New Orleans and Houston should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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New Orleans Privateers previous game saw them claim a 84-83 home win over Incarnate Word Cardinals.

Houston Cougars won their last game, beating Jackson State Tigers at home. It was a 80-38 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	16-1	1313	1008	305	12-1	4-0	10W
New Orleans	6-11	1252	1386	-134	2-2	4-9	1W

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New Orleans vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Our New Orleans vs Houston betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Over 138.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -115 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key New Orleans vs Houston stats:

• The 138.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 New Orleans games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 New Orleans games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in the last 3 New Orleans games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Houston games.

Over 138.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New Orleans 55 - 91 Houston

We’re going for the Coogs to win by a 91-55 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

New Orleans vs Houston 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.

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Houston and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The spread is calculated to be 33.5, while total points comes in at 138.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 138.5, then the odds are -110.

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

New Orleans

-

Houston

-

Point Spread

New Orleans +33.5

-115

Houston -33.5

-105

Total Points

Under 138.5

-110

Over 138.5

-110

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.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +32.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +32.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -32.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -32.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 82.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 57.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 57.10 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	16-0	1458	1088	370	11-0	5-0	16W
Houston	16-1	1313	1008	305	12-1	4-0	10W
Iowa State	16-1	1471	1091	380	12-0	4-1	1L
BYU	15-1	1412	1099	313	11-1	4-0	12W
UCF	13-2	1290	1133	157	11-1	2-1	1W
Oklahoma State	13-4	1503	1373	130	11-1	2-3	2L
Texas Tech	12-4	1329	1171	158	10-1	2-3	1W
Colorado	12-4	1368	1241	127	11-3	1-1	1L
Kansas	12-5	1324	1153	171	10-1	2-4	1W
TCU	11-5	1286	1094	192	9-4	2-1	2L
Baylor	11-5	1419	1194	225	9-3	2-2	1W
West Virginia	11-6	1245	1074	171	11-2	0-4	1L
Arizona State	10-6	1292	1261	31	7-4	3-2	1W
Kansas State	9-7	1383	1280	103	8-3	1-4	3L
Cincinnati	8-8	1177	1053	124	8-3	0-5	3L
Utah	8-8	1289	1291	-2	8-3	0-5	4L

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	14-3	1442	1162	280	11-0	3-3	4W
Stephen F. Austin	14-3	1320	1087	233	9-0	5-3	2W
Texas A&M-CC	9-8	1277	1142	135	5-1	4-7	1W
Lamar	9-8	1196	1130	66	5-4	4-4	2W
Nicholls State	8-9	1290	1298	-8	5-0	3-9	1L
Incarnate Word	8-9	1314	1209	105	8-1	0-8	3L
Texas A&M-Commerce	7-11	1295	1360	-65	4-3	3-8	1L
Northwestern State	6-11	1230	1311	-81	5-3	1-8	2W
New Orleans	6-11	1252	1386	-134	2-2	4-9	1W
UTRGV	6-11	1265	1198	67	4-4	2-7	2L
SE Louisiana	5-12	1117	1190	-73	2-4	3-8	2L
Houston Christian	5-12	1162	1271	-109	3-3	2-9	8L

• 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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