Houston Cougars take on Bearcats in NCAA Basketball Betting

The Houston Cougars will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Bearcats in Cincinnati at BB&T Arena on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Cincinnati Bearcats as -10-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 19-2 so far on the season, and 12-8 ATS vs the number. The Houston Cougars, meanwhile, are 16-4 and 9-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Cincinnati go 8-12 and the Houston Cougars go 6-10 on betting totals.

The Cincinnati Bearcats sit at No. 3 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Houston Cougars sit at No. 31 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Houston is ranked No. 19 in NCAA basketball at 39.85 per game. Contrast that with Cincinnati's No. 10 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Cincinnati is the No. 149-ranked team in the country at 7.43 per game, while Houston rates No. 86 at 8.4 per game.