Houston (14-3) vs Utah (11-6)
January 22, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston -18 — Over/Under: 133.5
In this article, we will formulate a Utah vs Houston Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Hofheinz Pavilion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Utes’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Houston
-Recent betting trends in games played between Utah and Houston
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Utes and Cougars.
Utah Looks for Third Straight Win
Utah has all kinds of confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against TCU, they were able to secure the 73-65 and in the last game and in the last game against BYU they were able to secure the 72-63. Utah shot 44.6 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from behind the three-point line. From the free throw line, they only hit 17 of their 32 shots and they are going to need to improve upon that. Ezra Ausar had a strong game putting up 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Utah comes into this game with an 11-6 record overall and they have gone 9-8 against the spread so far this season. Utah is averaging 80.2 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 65th in the league while the defense is ranked 129th. Gabe Madsen has been the top player averaging 15.8 points while shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 32.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Utah will meet Baylor after this game.
Why Utah Will Beat Houston
- Utah has won each of its last three games against the Big 12 Conference.
Houston Keeps Winning
Houston just keeps winning games, but in the last game against UCF, they were really tested. At halftime, they were down 38-30 and they looked to be in trouble. In the second half, they outscored them 39-30 and that was enough for the victory. Houston shot 42 percent from the field but only 18.8 percent from behind the three-point line. They need to improve from deep in this game to get the job done here.
Houston currently has a 14-3 overall record and has gone 9-8 against the spread so far this season. The Cougars are averaging 76.2 points on the season while their defense is giving up 55 points per game. The offense is ranked 154th in the league, while the defense is ranked 1st. L.J. Cryer has been the top player, averaging 13.8 points while shooting 38.5 percent from the field and 41 percent from deep.
Why Houston Will Beat Utah
- Houston has won each of its last 29 games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost 11 of its last 12 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Utah vs Houston Prediction
This total is too high. Don’t let Houston’s defense not be as lights out in the last game, they are still going to find success in this game. Houston is giving up only 55 points per game, and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Utah’s offense is going to have no answer. I also expect Houston is going to play a slower palace and their offense isn’t going to exactly run up the score. Back the under to cash here with ease.