The Cincinnati Bearcats will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Sunday when they play host to the Houston Cougars at Amway Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cincinnati Bearcats betting line opened as -5.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Cougars will look to cover the spread vs the Cincinnati Bearcats on Sunday, as the Cougars are 17-10-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bearcats are 18-14 ATS. Houston is 13-15 against the total, while Cincinnati is 13-19 versus the total betting line.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Cincinnati Bearcats at No. 2 and the Houston Cougars at No. 31 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati's No. 117 nationally ranked offense (75.03 points per game) against a Houston Cougars defense that sits as the No. 20 at 65.19 PPG. The Cincinnati Bearcats have been averaging 45.33% from the field, less than the Cougars have managed so far this season (46.94% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rob Gray Jr. poured in a team-high 33 points for Houston on Saturday, as they defeated Wichita State 77-74 at Amway Center.
The Bearcats grabbed a 70-60 win over the Tigers on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Jarron Cumberland at Amway Center.