Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction, Odds And Best Bet Today: Back Bearcats (+13.5) ATS

The fourth-ranked Houston Cougars are a good bet as a big favorite in the NCAAB odds to win their 12th straight game in the series against the visiting Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday.

Houston can clinch the Big 12 regular-season title with an eighth straight victory after a satisfying 69-61 road triumph at Texas Tech on Monday. The Cougars lead the nation in scoring defense (57.8) and sit fourth in field goal percentage defense (38.0).

Cincinnati has been better since Feb. 5, winning five of seven games and going 5-0-2 ATS, which could make the Bearcats a decent value bet online. However, Cincinnati is 4-7 on the road.

Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction Today

Houston is the best defensive team in the nation and that makes them a real threat as March Madness betting begins. The Cougars also have four productive scorers and are beginning to peak at the right time. Expect the Cougars to stay on a roll, but the Bearcats to beat the spread.

Houston 74, Cincinnati 66

Cincinnati vs Houston How to Watch

• Game: Cincinnati Bearcats (17-11, 7-10 Big 12) vs Houston Cougars (24-4, 16-1)
• Date/Time: Saturday, March 1, 4:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Fertilla Center, Houston, Texas
• Bearcats vs Cougars Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Top 2 Cincinnati vs Houston Betting Picks

1. Cincinnati ATS (+13.5)

While Houston has won the last 11 meetings with Cincinnati, the Bearcats are 3-1 ATS in the past four.

Depending on how high the number is, Cincinnati may be in line to make it 4-1. The Bearcats beat TCU by 12 last Saturday and edged Baylor 69-67 on Tuesday. Jizzle James is averaging 20.5 points the last six games to lead the way, per Cincinnati vs Houston stats.

Jizzle James scored 18 pts tonight to lead UC and is averaging just under 20 ppg over his last 7 games.

“Jizzle’s found his confidence and rhythm again as a player. It changes the dynamic of our team offensively.”

Full quote from Miller: pic.twitter.com/LtafW3dYbY

— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) February 26, 2025

The Cougars will try to lock up James, so others like Day Day Thomas (12.3 ppg last four) and Dillon Mitchell (12 ppg, 11.0 rpg last two) must step up. Expect the Bearcats to do just enough to beat the college basketball spread.

Bet On Cincinnati +13.5

2. Bet Over 125.5 Points

When Houston plays, there’s always a chance that scoring will be difficult. We just think this game might open up a bit, even though under bettors are 20-8 in Cincinnati games, per NCAAB betting trends.

The Cougars boast four players averaging at least 11 points, led by LJ Cryer (14.6). Cryer and Emanuel Sharp each make better than 40 percent of their 3-point attempts. MIlos Uzan has also scored 41 total points in the last two games.

J’Wan Roberts also stepped up with 16 points and seven rebounds against Texas Tech and shoots 51.8 percent from the floor. Over bettors were 12-12 the first 24 games for Houston and 1-3 since. Our NCAAB prediction is for the game to go over.

Bet on Bearcats vs Cougars Over 125.5

Cincinnati vs Houston Best Player Prop Bet

• Bet Milos Uzan 15+ Points in Houston Win (+165)

Houston is a strong bet to win the NCAA Tournament because the Cougars do not depend on one or two players for their offense.

The top four players average between 14.6 and 11.1 points and the fourth best has been on fire of late. Point guard Milos Uzan, who leads the team with 4.6 assists per contest, is 16-of-27 from 3-point range the past seven games.

MILOS UZAN

📺 ESPN | @lossyuzan pic.twitter.com/NAHf1bFM1H

— Houston Men’s Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) February 25, 2025

We expect the transfer from Oklahoma to be the best value player prop pick and lead the Cougars to a win.

Bet on Milos Uzan 15+ points in Houston Win (+165)

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