Houston vs. Baylor Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
Houston vs. Baylor Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars and the Baylor Bears will meet from Waco, Texas.
Houston vs. Baylor DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 24, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Houston vs. Baylor ODDS
- Spread: Houston -2.5 (-110), Baylor -2.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 137.5 (-110), U 137.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Houston (-145), Baylor (+125)
Houston vs. Baylor Prediction
This is a crucial matchup between two of the best teams in college basketball.
Houston begins this game ranked second in the nation with a 23-3 record.
The Cougars are one of the betting favorites to win the national championship.
This is an experienced team led by one of the best head coaches in basketball, Kelvin Sampson.
Houston has been playing great basketball as of late, winning four consecutive games.
The Cougars 10-3 record is the best in the Big 12.
Former Baylor standout LJ Cryer leads Houston with 15.0 points per game.
Veteran Jamal Shead has been great, adding an average of 13.3 points per game and a team-best of 5.8 assists per game.
Juwan Roberts leads the Cougars with 7.0 rebounds per game.
Houston’s offense has averaged 73.9 points per game while allowing the opposition 53.2 points.
Baylor begins play ranked 11th in the nation with a record of 18-7.
The Bears will attempt to bounce back from a road loss against BYU last Tuesday. Baylor is an experienced team with young talent that is capable of going on a run in March.
Head coach Scott Drew has won a national championship before and knows what it takes to be the best.
Freshman Ja’Kobe Walter leads the team in scoring with 14.4 points per game.
Senior RayJ Dennis has added 13.1 points and 6.6 assists per game.
Big man Yves Missi leads the team with 5.7 rebounds per game.
Houston vs. Baylor Pick
This is a Cougars line all the way.
While home teams have dominated in the Big 12 Conference, we see Houston as a favorite today.
The Cougars size and athleticism will give Baylor issues all night.
Pick: Houston ML -145 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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