Baylor Bears (15-8) vs. Houston Cougars (19-4)
Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars February 10 2025 – The next NCAA Men’s Basketball game promises to be very interesting as the Baylor Bears will take on the Houston Cougars. Baylor holds a respectable record of 15-8 and Houston has an even more impressive record of 19-4. This exciting contest will take place on Monday at the Fertitta Center which should provide plenty of energy for basketball fans. Everyone will be able to watch the game live on ESPN so no one has to miss out.
Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars February 10 2025 Game Info
| When: | Monday, February 10, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Fertitta Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Baylor | +333 | +9.5 (-110) | Over 131.5 (-110) |
| Houston | -450 | -9.5 (-110) | Under 131.5 (-110) |
When it comes to betting, the Cougars are at the top with a -9.5 spread and facing an impressive moneyline of -450 because of how well they performed this season. While this is the case, the Bears have no real chance with odds at +333 and a spread line of +9.5. The total for the points is expected to hit 131.5 which suggests the bookies expect the match to be very defensive.
Norchad Omier (Forward) vs. L.J. Cryer (Guard)
Norchad Omier of the Baylor Bears has made an impact with his presence this season as he has competed in all 23 games, average overall stats of 29.8 minutes, 15.5 points, and an impressive 10.5 rebounds per game. His Baylor field goal efficiency of 54.2% makes him an important factor in their offense. Step up will be required from him to beat the defensive challenges that Houston will set against him.
L.J. Cryer of Houston Cougars demonstrates his skills as a guard in the area of scoring. Offensively, he has average 23 games, he scores on an average 14.3 points a game and shoots 40.3% from the three point line. He can most undoubtedly do some damage with his very accurate free throw shooting of 90.7%, when it comes to those closing moments of the game.
Baylor’s Road to Recovery
Baylor is still trying to find their footing after their recent struggles seems like they are putting in the effort. Their recent 91-76 win over UCF was a great performance and illustrated their skill on offense. Still, the defeat against Texas Tech (59-73) unveiled some worrying issues on the defensive side that need to be dealt with. Houston has always been a tough opponent and Baylor will have to learn if they are able to handle a setback against them.
Houston’s Dominant Streak
Houston is most recently witnessed winning against Colorado (69-59) and Oklahoma State (72-63) while adorning a stunning score difference which speaks volumes for their impeccable defense as well as offense. The Cougars have also enjoyed a noticeable advantage from home, with 19 wins against a single loss at the Fertitta Center this season. It will be critical for Baylor to be able to score as much as they can, because of the total control the Houston team has over the game as well as Boston’s competent defensive tactics.
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
Baylor are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games.
Baylor are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Houston.
Baylor are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Baylor are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Baylor are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games played in February.
Houston Cougars Betting Trends
Houston are 15-1 SU in their last 16 games.
Houston are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Houston are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Houston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in February.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 14 games played on a Monday.
Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars Betting Previews
After considering the statistics and betting patterns, we can see that Houston is expected to win; however, the spread for Baylor seems enticing because of Houston’s recent ATS struggles in February. If Baylor can take advantage of any complacency within the Houston ranks, the game could be closer than the odds suggest.
As a whole, it does seem like smart money might want Baylor to cover the +9.5 spread. Omier and Cryer are expected to affect the game significantly, so prop bets for player performance could be interesting. Also, we may want to consider the under on total points because of Houston’s strong defensive trends on Mondays.
Score Prediction: Houston 68, Baylor 61
