The Cougars will play the Bears on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Houston and Baylor are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Baylor is 97.67.
- Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 4-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Baylor - Baylor meets Houston boasting a 13-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 1st (0.769) in the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor now standing 3rd (0.615) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.885 overall win percentage, with Baylor, matching up with a 0.731 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Houston currently possesses 23-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Baylor has tallied a 19-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Oh, Houston is on fire, with 23-3 overall standing, feeling unstoppable!
Baylor is no pushover either, with a 19-7 overall standing, ready to battle.
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, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. The conference records will determine the tournament seeds, so every game counts. Houston has a 10-3 Big 12 Conference standing, looking to stay on top. While Baylor sits at 8-5 in the Big 12, hoping to climb higher. The magic is in the air as Houston rides a 4-game winning streak. Baylor, on the other hand, is coming off a tough loss. Who will prevail in this epic clash of titans? Tune in on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 to find out!
Best Cougars at Bears Odds
| Underdog Baylor | Favorite Houston |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Baylor | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Baylor is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 135.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Baylor is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Houston
Baylor
2/24/24 12:00pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Baylor underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston at Baylor 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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Houston
Baylor
First to 5 Points
2/24/24 12:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Houston
Baylor
First to 10 Points
2/24/24 12:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Houston
Baylor
First to 15 Points
2/24/24 12:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Houston
Baylor
Game to Overtime
2/24/24 12:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #3 Houston | 32-5 | 0.865 | 17-0 | 7-3 | 15-3 | - | 0.833 | L1 |
| #16 Baylor | 24-11 | 0.686 | 15-2 | 4-5 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
Houston & Baylor 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 Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Baylor | +2000 Bet |
Houston & Baylor 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 Houston vs Baylor 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 Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 12:00 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 Houston vs Baylor Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Baylor 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.