West Virginia vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: West Virginia vs Houston

The West Virginia Mountaineers battle the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

There are odds of -110 available for our West Virginia vs Houston prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 129.5 in total.

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West Virginia Mountaineers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 86-75 triumph against Kansas Jayhawks.

Houston Cougars triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Baylor Bears were beaten 77-55.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 63-49 victory was registered against West Virginia. For the past 3 games involving these teams, there has been a Houston win every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	15-1	1236	960	276	11-1	4-0	9W
West Virginia	11-5	1197	997	200	11-2	0-3	2W

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West Virginia vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Gear up for West Virginia vs Houston with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

These teams are capable of scoring more than 129.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key West Virginia vs Houston stats:

• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 5 WVU games on the road.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 WVU games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 17 WVU games on the road.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Houston games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Houston games.

Over 129.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Virginia 60 - 77 Houston

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Coogs on the correct score lines. For example, a 77-60 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

West Virginia 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.

You might not get rich backing Houston at -1429. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this college game. West Virginia are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +800.

13.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 129.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 129.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

WVU

+800

Houston

-1429

Point Spread

WVU +13.5

-110

Houston -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 129.5

-110

Over 129.5

-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.

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West Virginia Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 129.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.60 pts and allowed 70.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 129.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 61.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 58.30 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	16-0	1408	1007	401	12-0	4-0	16W
Arizona	16-0	1458	1088	370	11-0	5-0	16W
BYU	15-1	1412	1099	313	11-1	4-0	12W
Houston	15-1	1236	960	276	11-1	4-0	9W
UCF	13-2	1290	1133	157	11-1	2-1	1W
Oklahoma State	13-3	1424	1279	145	11-0	2-3	1L
Texas Tech	12-4	1329	1171	158	10-1	2-3	1W
Colorado	12-4	1368	1241	127	11-3	1-1	1L
West Virginia	11-5	1197	997	200	11-2	0-3	2W
TCU	11-5	1286	1094	192	9-4	2-1	2L
Kansas	11-5	1240	1090	150	9-1	2-4	1L
Baylor	10-5	1325	1115	210	9-3	1-2	3L
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

• 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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