Houston vs Arizona State Prediction 1/18/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Houston vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 18th at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 16-1 (4-0) this season after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 77-48 in their last game. Houston led 33-18 at halftime and they added 44 points in the second half in the easy win. The Cougars shot 43% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Milos Uzan led Houston with 17 points and three assists, while Emanuel Sharp added 13 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Baylor by a score of 77-55 and Texas Tech by a score of 69-65. The Cougars have scored 77.2 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 59.3 points against per game this season. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Kingston Flemings is averaging 15.4 points and 5.2 assists per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 44.2% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 33.4% on three pointers this season. 

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 10-7 (1-3) this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 89-82 in their last game. Arizona State led 39-38 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the second half for the loss. The Sun Devils shot 48% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Maurice Odum led ASU with 23 points and seven assists, while Massamba Diop added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Arizona State defeated Kansas State by a score of 87-84, but lost to BYU by a score of 104-76 before that. The Sun Devils have scored 80.8 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.4 points against per game this season. Maurice Odum is averaging 16.8 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Massamba Diop is averaging 14.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Sun Devils. Arizona State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 64 night games at Fertitta Center.
• Arizona State has lost each of its last 11 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 47 night games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

• Arizona State has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Arizona State’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Houston’s last 26 night games at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Arizona State’s last seven games have produced a total of 153+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.3).
• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.9).
• Arizona State ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.4).
• Arizona State ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).

Houston vs Arizona State Prediction 

Arizona State put up a decent fight against Arizona in their last game, but they have lost four of their last five games. The Sun Devils are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 84 points in four straight. Houston is 16-1 on the season and they are undefeated in Big 12 play. The Cougars are shooting 44% from the field, but they have allowed 65 points or fewer in five straight games. I know Houston’s defense is elite, but this ASU team has scored at least 76 points in four straight. Take the over here.