The Cincinnati Bearcats'(16-11, 5-9 Big 12) head to Fertitta Center to face the No. 1 Houston Cougars (24-3, 11-3) Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Cincinnati vs. Houston odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Cincinnati lost for the 4th time in its last 5 games on Saturday, 75-57 against TCU and failing to cover the spread as a 5.5-point underdog while the Under (147.5) hit. G Day Day Thomas was the only Bearcats player to score in double-figures (13 points) and Cincinnati committed 17 turnovers in the loss.
Houston, which is No. 1 in the , won its 5th straight game in thrilling fashion in Waco, 82-76 over the Baylor Bears in overtime. The Cougars covered the spread as a 2.5-point favorite and the Over (135) hit. G Emanuel Sharp‘s 18 points led 4 starters in double-figures and G Jamal Shead notched his 4th double-double of the season (12 points, 10 rebounds). Houston had 14 steals in the victory.
The Cougars have beaten the Bearcats 10 straight times and covered in 8 of them. The last meeting was in Cincinnati on Feb. 10 with Houston winning 67-62, but the Bearcats covering the 5.5-point spread as the Under (132.5) hit.