Houston vs Cincinnati Basketball Odds

The Cougars will play the Bearcats on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Houston and Cincinnati 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 currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Cincinnati is 95.67.
Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
Home Cincinnati - Cincinnati meets Houston boasting a 8-1 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 (0.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Cincinnati now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.923 overall win percentage, with Cincinnati matching up with a 0.615 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Houston currently possesses 12-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Cincinnati has tallied a 8-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Attention wizards and muggles alike, Houston faces Cincinnati in a magical matchup.

Houston stands at 12-1 overall, while Cincinnati stands at 8-5 overall.

The Big 12 conference standings are up for grabs, so don't miss out.

Houston has won 6 straight games, while Cincinnati won their last game.

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. May the best team prevail on the court this Saturday!

Best Cougars at Bearcats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Cincinnati	Favorite Houston
+5.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Houston has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Cincinnati has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Cincinnati 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
135.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	135.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Cincinnati	Favorite Houston
+200 BetMGM Bet	-250 BetMGM Bet

Houston is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. Cincinnati is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Cincinnati. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

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

Houston is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cincinnati is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

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

The best over line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

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

Houston is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cincinnati is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Houston Cincinnati 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-5.5 -115 +5.5 -105

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Underdog Cincinnati - Cincinnati bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Cincinnati underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston at Cincinnati 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.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Houston Cincinnati First to 5 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
Houston Cincinnati First to 10 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-160 +115 Bet
Houston Cincinnati First to 15 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	-175 +125 Bet
Houston Cincinnati Game to Overtime 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston, Cincinnati
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#8 Houston	20-2	0.909	12-0	3-1	8-1	+1	0.889	W3
Cincinnati	11-11	0.500	11-2	0-6	3-6	+6	0.333	L1

Houston & Cincinnati 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

2025-26 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Cincinnati Championship Odds

2025-26 Cincinnati NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Houston & Cincinnati Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston vs Cincinnati College Basketball Game

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, January 3rd, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs Cincinnati Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Cincinnati Game.
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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