Houston vs. Baylor Pick – Feb 10, 2025

The Baylor Bears (15-8) will attempt to upset the fifth-ranked Houston Cougars (19-4) on Monday, February 10 at 9:00 PM ET at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Current college basketball betting odds show the Cougars favored with a point spread at -8.5 (-110) at MYBOOKIE.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Bears have gone 2-3 in their last five games, with their latest battle being a 73-59 defeat against the 13th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders. With a 10-point deficit after the first half, they could not pull it within reach.

Baylor had a poor first half of 24 points, which does not bode well for their chances of winning another matchup at this rate. Norchad Omier led with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while four players total made it to double figures.

Both teams had a similar shooting percentage from the field, with the Red Raiders being the aggressors on offense. They did solid from beyond the arc at 11-29, which is an area that the Bears need to do better defensively.

The Bears are averaging 80.0 points per game and nailing 45.9 percent of their shots from the field. Defensively they have allowed opponents to average 69.6 points per game. They must defend better from deep and take better care of the ball if they want a chance against the Cougars.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Cougars are 4-1 in their last five games and are coming off a positive battle. This was a 72-63 performance against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, which put them back on the winning side after an 82-81 overtime loss to the Red Raiders.

Houston was able to maintain a lead after being up 39-33 at the half. L.J. Cryer led with 18 points, while J’Wan Roberts led with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Together they will need to be dominant against a hungry Baylor team.

The Cowboys shot better from the floor overall, but the Cougars were able to make more threes and were more appealing from the foul line. These simple keys are going to be needed once again to keep momentum ahead of the Bears.

The Cougars are putting together 75.7 points per game and making 45.9 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 57.0 points per game. This margin is slightly more appealing than what the Bears have put together.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars betting odds, revealing the Cougars as 8.5-point favorites. The Cougars have an 85.1 percent likelihood of winning at home, per market analysis.

The Cougars should have all the tools to steadily improve on a lead. Look for the Cougars to find a way to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Houston Cougars -8.5 (-110)