The Sun Devils will play the Cougars on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Arizona State and Houston are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Arizona State currently has a 94.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Houston is 99.00.
- Away Arizona State - Arizona State starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Houston - Houston meets Arizona State boasting a 9-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Arizona State currently ranks 6th (0.250) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Arizona State has a 0.588 overall win percentage, with Houston matching up with a 0.941 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Arizona State currently possesses 10-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston has tallied a 16-1 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Gather 'round, muggles! Arizona State, 10-7, travels to face Houston, 16-1. Conference records crucial.
Arizona State, 1-3 in Big 12, needs a win. Houston, 4-0, aims to dominate. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Sun Devils at Cougars Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -18.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Arizona State is a +18.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Arizona State is a +1200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Arizona State
Houston
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | +18.5 -110-18.5 -110 |
Underdog Arizona State - Arizona State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +18.5 Arizona State underdog bet wins if they lose by 18 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 19 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -18.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 19 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 18 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Arizona State at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Arizona State
Houston
First to 5 Points
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | +165-235Bet |
Arizona State
Houston
First to 10 Points
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | +225-325Bet |
Arizona State
Houston
First to 15 Points
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | +290-450Bet |
Arizona State
Houston
Game to Overtime
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #10 Houston | 19-2 | 0.905 | 11-0 | 3-1 | 7-1 | +1.5 | 0.875 | W2 |
| Arizona State | 11-11 | 0.500 | 6-5 | 1-5 | 2-7 | +7 | 0.222 | L2 |
Arizona State & Houston Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Arizona State & Houston Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Arizona State vs Houston College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Arizona State vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Arizona State vs Houston Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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