| MATCHUP | Cincinnati Bearcats | Houston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-10 | 18-2 |
| Spread | +14.5 -112 | -14.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1350 |
| Total | Over 135.5 (-105) | Under 135.5 (-115) |
| Where | Fertitta Center, Houston, TX | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 11-10 (3-5) this season after they defeated Baylor by a score of 67-57 in their last game. Cincinnati led 35-28 at halftime and held Baylor to just 29 points in the second half to secure the win. The Bearcats shot 39% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Baba Miller led Cincinnati with 18 points and 17 rebounds, while Jizzle James added 17 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Cincinnati lost to Arizona State by a score of 82-68 and Arizona by a score of 77-51. The Bearcats have scored 72.3 points per game with 37.7 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 14.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, while Day Day Thomas is averaging 11.2 points and 3.8 assists per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.1% from the field, 66.2% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this season.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars are 18-2 (6-1) this year after they defeated TCU by a score of 79-70 in their last game. Houston led 43-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-36 in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 44% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 27 points and five assists, while Emanuel Sharp added 23 points and one rebound in the win.
Prior to that game, Houston lost to Texas Tech by a score of 90-86, but did beat Arizona State by a score of 103-73 before that. The Cougars have scored 79.1 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.1 points against per game this season. Kingston Flemings is averaging 17.5 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 45.1% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 42 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Fertitta Center.
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last seven games at Fertitta Center.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Cincinnati’s last 10 day games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Each of Houston’s last three games have produced a total of 149+ points.
Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction
Houston rolls into this matchup with a 6-1 record in Big 12 play and they absolutely dominated their last two home games. The Cougars are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 77 points in five straight games. Cincinnati has lost two of their last three games, with both losses coming by at least 14 points on the road. The Bearcats are shooting 42% from the field and they are going to have issues against this tough Houston defense. Take the Cougars to cover at home.