Houston vs. Cincinnati: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 27

Updated Feb. 27, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET

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The No. 1 Houston Cougars (24-3, 11-3 Big 12) hope to extend a five-game win streak when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats (16-11, 5-9 Big 12) at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Fertitta Center. The contest airs on ESPN2.

The Cougars hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Bearcats. The Cougars are favored by 13.5 points. The point total for the game is 132.

Keep scrolling to get the details ahead of betting on the Houston-Cincinnati clash.

Houston vs. Cincinnati How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: ESPN2
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cougars vs Bearcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cougars	-13.5	-112	-108	132	-125	105	-1100	+700

Houston vs. Cincinnati Prediction

Pick ATS: Houston (-13.5)
Pick OU: Over (132)
Prediction: Houston 75, Cincinnati 61

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Houston vs. Cincinnati Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cougars 73, Bearcats 59.
The Cougars have a 91.7% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bearcats hold a 12.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Houston has put together a 13-12-2 ATS record so far this year.
Cincinnati has put together a 12-14-1 ATS record so far this season.
Houston has an ATS record of 7-6 when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites this season.

Key Total Facts

In 13 games this year, the Cougars and their opponent have combined to score more than 132 points.
Bearcats games have gone over 132 points on 20 occasions this year.
These teams score 149.1 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 17.1.

Key Moneyline Facts

Houston has won 15 of 18 games when the moneyline favorite this season (83.3%).
Cincinnati has entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won three of those games.
Houston has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1100 or shorter.
Cincinnati has played as an underdog of +700 or more once this season and won that game.

Houston vs. Cincinnati: Recent Results

Cougars vs Bearcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/10/2024	Cougars	-5	131.5	-225	+185	67-62 HOU
3/11/2023	Cougars	-9.5	136	-600	+430	69-48 HOU
1/28/2023	Cougars	-14	135	-1300	+750	75-69 HOU
1/8/2023	Cougars	-9.5	136	-460	+370	72-59 HOU

Houston vs. Cincinnati: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Houston	Cincinnati
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	74.2 (167)	74.9 (146)
Points Allowed (Rank)	56.1 (1)	67.9 (74)
Rebounds (Rank)	13.1 (3)	12.1 (10)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.5 (178)	7.1 (212)
Assists (Rank)	13.1 (178)	14.6 (91)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.1 (5)	11.6 (217)

Houston 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
LJ Cryer	27	15	2.4	1.9	1.1	0.1	2.9
Jamal Shead	27	13.3	3.9	5.9	2.3	0.6	1.3
Emanuel Sharp	27	12.8	3.8	0.9	1.6	0	2
J'wan Roberts	26	9.3	7.1	2.1	1.2	0.9	0
Damian Dunn	27	6.3	2.1	0.4	0.9	0.2	0.6

Cincinnati 2023-24 Key Players

Bearcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Dan Skillings Jr.	27	12.1	6.3	1.5	0.8	0.7	1.2
Day Day Thomas	27	10.4	2.3	3	1.6	0.2	0.8
Viktor Lakhin	24	10.3	6.5	1.9	0.7	1	0.6
Simas Lukosius	25	10	3.2	2.8	0.5	0.1	2
John Newman III	27	9.3	5.3	1.6	1.3	0.3	0.7