The Houston Cougars will face off against the Baylor Bears on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Fertitta Center. This college basketball matchup offers plenty of excitement, and we’ve broken down the key points to help with your betting picks.

Baylor Bears: Looking for Momentum
Baylor heads into this game after a solid 91-76 win over UCF, bringing their record to 15-8 for the season. Their next game will be a home matchup against West Virginia.
Key players for Baylor include Norchad Omier, who is averaging a double-double (15.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG), and Robert Wright III, who leads the team in assists with 4.7 per game. The Bears have a potent offense, averaging 80 PPG on 45.9% shooting.

Why Baylor Might Win:
Baylor has a strong track record on Mondays, winning 18 of their last 19 games on this day against Big 12 opponents.

Houston Cougars: In Control at Home
Houston is coming off a 69-59 win over Colorado, improving their record to 19-4. After this game, they’ll travel to face Arizona.
The Cougars have been led by L.J. Cryer (14.3 PPG), Emanuel Sharp (12.5 PPG), and J’Wan Roberts (11.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG). Houston also boasts an impressive defense and has averaged 75.7 PPG while shooting 45.9% from the field.

Why Houston Might Win:
Houston has a dominant home-court record, winning each of their last 55 night games at Fertitta Center. Additionally, Baylor has struggled against top-ranked opponents, losing their last four games against teams ranked in the Top 5.

Total Points Trends:

• Baylor’s last 12 night games against Top 10-ranked teams have seen a total of 137+ points.
• Conversely, eight of Houston’s last nine games against non-ranked teams have seen fewer than 127 points scored.

Prediction:
I’m picking Houston to win. Despite Baylor’s recent victory, their road form remains a concern, especially against high-quality defenses like Houston’s. Baylor struggled in a similar matchup earlier in the season against Iowa State, where they were held to just 55 points in a 19-point loss. Houston’s defense should shine in this matchup, leading the Cougars to a comfortable victory by double digits.

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