Houston Cougars (20-3) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (15-7)
February 10, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati Bearcats +5.5; Over/Under: +129.5
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The Houston Cougars and Cincinnati Bearcats face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Fifth Third Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Houston vs Cincinnati prediction.
Houston Looks to Dominate Another Game
Most of the games that Houston has won this season have been dominant, and they are going to look for it to happen again here. Houston in the last game against Oklahoma State was able to win 79-63. The offense looked good, and they are going to need the offense to be good here. Houston is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 55.4 points per game. The defense is the top team in college basketball. L.J. Cryer is averaging 15.1 points while shooting 39.7 percent from the field.
Cincinnati Has Confidence
Cincinnati faced off against Texas Tech on the road and they were able to secure the 75-72 victory. Simas Loukosius had a strong game putting up 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Cincinnati is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 59th and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Dan Skillings Jr is averaging 12.1 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Houston vs Cincinnati Betting Prediction
Cincinnati is going to keep this game close. Cincinnati’s defense stepped up in the last game. At times the Houston defense hasn’t been great, and they are going to really struggle here. Cincinnati is averaging 77 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Look for the Bearcats offense to keep them in it, and that will be the difference as Cincinnati covers the spread. Back Cincinnati against the spread.
