Baylor vs Houston Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Baylor vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Baylor Bears are 18-12 (10-9) this year after they defeated TCU by a score of 61-58 in their last game. Baylor was tied at 35 at halftime, but they held TCU to just 23 points in the second half for the road win. The Bears shot 44% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Norchad Omier led Baylor with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe added 18 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bears defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 71-61, but did lose to Cincinnati by a score of 69-67 before that. Baylor has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings with a 10-9 record. Baylor has scored 77.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Baylor is shooting 45.1% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 26-4 (18-1) this season after they defeated Kansas by a score of 65-59 in their last game. Houston led 30-27 at halftime and held Kansas to just 32 points in the second half for the win. The Cougars shot 35.3% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. LJ Cryer led Houston with 22 points and three rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp added 12 points and six rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated Cincinnati by a score of 73-64 and Texas Tech by a score of 69-61. Houston has won nine games in a row and they are currently first in the Big 12 standings with an 18-1 record. Houston has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 58 points against per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 15.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 11.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game this year. Houston is shooting 46% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 39.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Houston will beat Baylor

• Houston has won each of its last 21 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost each of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Baylor’s last 19 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132+ points.
• Four of Houston’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.

Baylor vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup with a huge lead in the Big 12 standings and they only have one conference loss on the year, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Cougars have rolled through Big 12 play and their defense has been elite, as they are allowing just 58 points against per game this season. Baylor has won two games in a row, but they are just 4-5 in their last nine games. The Bears have only allowed 61 and 58 points in their last two games, but TCU and Oklahoma State are below average teams. Houston won the first meeting with Baylor by a score of 76-65 earlier this year and I just don’t see Baylor having much offensive success in this game. Take Houston to cover on the road.