Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st 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 17-11 (7-10) this year after they defeated Baylor by a score of 69-67 in their last game. Cincinnati led 39-26 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-30 in the second half in the close win. The Bearcats shot 46.3% from the field, 43.5% on three pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Jizzle James led Cincinnati with 18 points and one rebound, while Dillon Mitchell added 13 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bearcats defeated TCU by a score of 75-63, but did lose to West Virginia by a score of 62-59 before that. Cincinnati has won five of their last seven games and they are currently 10th in the Big 12 standings with a 7-10 record. Cincinnati has scored 71.6 points per game and they have allowed 65 points against per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Jizzle James is averaging 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Simas Lukosius is averaging 11.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 45.5% from the field, 66.6% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 24-4 (16-1) this season after they defeated Texas Tech by a score of 69-61 in their last game. Houston led 33-30 at halftime and added 36 points in the second half to secure the win. The Cougars shot 44.9% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Milos Uzan led Houston with 22 points and two rebounds, while J’Wan Roberts added 16 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cougars defeated Iowa State by a score of 68-59 and Arizona State by a score of 80-65. Houston has won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the Big 12 standings with a 16-1 record. Houston has scored 74.9 points per game and they have allowed 57.8 points against per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game this year. Houston is shooting 46.2% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Houston will beat Cincinnati 

• Houston has won each of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost each of its last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost the first half in seven of its last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Why Cincinnati will beat Houston 

• Cincinnati has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty of Cincinnati’s last 22 day games have produced a total of 127+ points.
• Seven of Houston’s last eight games have produced a total of 127+ points.

Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction 

Houston rolls into this matchup ranked #4 in the country and they are 16-1 in the Big 12 so far this year. The Cougars are elite on the defensive end of the court and they have allowed just 57.8 points against per game this year. Houston’s lone loss in conference play came against Texas Tech at home by one point, but they have allowed 65 points or fewer in all seven games since that loss. Cincinnati is also playing very well right now, but they are not great offensively. The Bearcats are shooting 45.5% from the field this year and they were held to just 59 points three games ago against West Virginia. Cincinnati isn’t as strong defensively as Houston is, but they are still pretty solid and I think points will be at a premium, so take the under here.