UCF vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: UCF vs Houston
The UCF Knights go up against the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 4.
We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Houston meet UCF. We should therefore take this selection at -105 to cover the -15.5 line on the spread.
UCF Knights previous game saw them claim a 88-80 home win over Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Houston Cougars were winners last time out. It was a 76-54 home victory against Cincinnati Bearcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston beat UCF when the teams last met. It was a 69-68 scoreline. In the previous 10 H2H meetings, Houston have won every time.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF vs Houston Prediction & Picks
Our UCF vs Houston betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
Houston at -15.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -105 and expect the favorites to cover this line.
To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.
Key UCF vs Houston stats:
Houston -15.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of delivering a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
There are many ways to back Houston and that includes Winning Margin. Choose from a wide range of fixed intervals and get rewarded if you’re on the money.
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Player Prop Picks
Jordan Burks (UCF) is available at -110 to register Under 4.5 rebounds. There’s every chance that he will go Under as we’re confident he’ll fail to cover the Player Rebounds line.
Latest Jordan Burks Player Prop Odds
Emanuel Sharp (Houston) can be wagered to register Over 16.5 points at -125. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.
Latest Emanuel Sharp Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Houston -15.5 on the spread, along with Over 147.5 and Jordan Burks (UCF) to get Under 4.5 rebounds.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
66
-
85
Houston
We’re going for the Coogs to win by a 85-66 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.
UCF 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.
With an estimated 94% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1667 betting odds about Houston triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to back UCF, you will find +890 about the underdogs.
The spread is calculated to be 14.5, while total points comes in at 147.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 147.5, it’s -104.
There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.
Kingston Flemings is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -130 that he goes Over 18.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.
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- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Houston 69 UCF 68
- NCAAB: 07/03 2024 Houston 67 UCF 59
- NCAAB: 20/01 2024 UCF 42 Houston 57
- NCAAB: 26/01 2023 Houston 82 UCF 71
- NCAAB: 31/12 2022 UCF 65 Houston 71
- NCAAB: 18/02 2022 UCF 52 Houston 70
- NCAAB: 30/01 2022 Houston 63 UCF 49
- NCAAB: 17/01 2021 UCF 58 Houston 75
- NCAAB: 26/12 2020 Houston 63 UCF 54
- NCAAB: 04/01 2020 UCF 63 Houston 78
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UCF Stats
Houston Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 159.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 167.30 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 79.30 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 84.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 59.40 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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