Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word Basketball Odds

The Huskies will play the Cardinals on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Houston Christian and Incarnate Word are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 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, Houston Christian currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Incarnate Word is 98.33.
Away Houston Christian - Houston Christian starts this game with a 2-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
Home Incarnate Word - Incarnate Word meets Houston Christian boasting a 6-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Houston Christian currently ranks 4th (0.250) in the Southland Conference, with Incarnate Word now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southland Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Houston Christian has a 0.385 overall win percentage, with Incarnate Word matching up with a 0.538 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Houston Christian currently possesses 5-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Incarnate Word has tallied a 7-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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By the powers that be, Houston Christian faces Incarnate Word on Saturday!

Houston Christian with a 5-8 record battles Incarnate Word with a 7-6 record. The conference standings will determine tournament seeds for these mighty teams. Houston Christian is 1-3 in the Southland, while Incarnate Word stands at 2-2. Houston Christian has lost 4 in a row, while Incarnate Word has won 2 straight. 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. Let the magic of the court decide the fate of these brave warriors!

Best Huskies at Cardinals Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Houston Christian	Favorite Incarnate Word
+6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Incarnate Word has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Houston Christian has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Houston Christian is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
141.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	141.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Houston Christian	Favorite Incarnate Word
+230 BetMGM Bet	-285 BetMGM Bet

Incarnate Word is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on Incarnate Word at BetMGM. Houston Christian is the +230 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $230 on Houston Christian. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Incarnate Word is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston Christian is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Incarnate Word is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston Christian is a +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Houston Christian Incarnate Word 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+6.5 -110 -6.5 -110

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Underdog Houston Christian - Houston Christian bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Houston Christian underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Incarnate Word - Incarnate Word bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Incarnate Word favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston Christian at Incarnate Word Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Houston Christian Incarnate Word First to 5 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Houston Christian Incarnate Word First to 10 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Houston Christian Incarnate Word First to 15 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+130 -185 Bet
Houston Christian Incarnate Word Game to Overtime 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	Yes +850 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston Christian, Incarnate Word
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Incarnate Word	10-15	0.400	8-3	1-11	5-11	+10	0.313	L2
Houston Christian	8-17	0.320	6-4	2-13	4-12	+11	0.250	L4

Houston Christian & Incarnate Word 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.

Houston Christian Championship Odds

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Incarnate Word Championship Odds

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Houston Christian & Incarnate Word Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Houston Christian vs Incarnate Word College Basketball Game

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