Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars 2/10/25 NCAA Men’s Basketball Best Predictions and Picks

Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars 2/10/25 – On a cold winter Monday evening, the Baylor Bears (15-8) go up against the Houston Cougars (19-4) in a much anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball clash. The game will surely be watched by every college basketball fan across the country as it will be broadcasted on ESPN. Looking for an important road victory, the Bears will have to overcome the heavy difficulty posed by the Cougars who have bulldozed through their fixtures at home so far this season.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Bears	+9.5 (-110)	Over 131.5 (-110)	+333
Cougars	-9.5 (-110)	Under 131.5 (-110)	-450

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The Houston Cougars have a solid 19-4 record, which gives them a sharp advantage over Baylor’s 15-8. This is further showcased by the spread, which the Cougars stand at -9.5 and put them in a position to strike. The over/under being 131.5 will gauge each side’s scoring and defending skills according to their history and season averages.

Norchad Omier (Forward) vs. L.J. Cryer (Guard)

The Bears have relied heavily on Norchad Omier. For the last 23 games, Omier has scored an average of 15.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is impressive at 54.2%, Omier;s offensive option is reliable. Omier turns the ball over 2.7 times per game. That will surely work against him in the game against Houston where the defense is more aggressive compared to the other teams.

L.J. Cryer, the elite guard of the Houston Cougars, has also made a name for himself with notable averages of 14.3 points and an exceptional 90.7 free throw percentage in 23 Games. He is also 40.3% accurate from the three-point range making him a huge threat from the distance. For the Houston team, Cryer’s accurate shooting, combined with his low bad decision making helps him stay valuable for the team in crucial moments of the game making him a key player for the team.

Baylor Bears – Holding the Fort

Baylor has displayed some fighting spirit even with the team recently struggling with any matchups against Houston and on the road. In a distanced conclusion, Baylor did manage a convincing 91-76 victory against UCF, but unfortunately lost to Texas Tech 59-73. The results speak for themselves. They show how erratic the team can be, and the dangers of such inconsistency.

Houston Cougars – Home Court Heroes

Houston’s recent showings have been quite remarkable, especially at the Fertitta Center. Their last two wins of the season, 69-59 against Colorado and 72-63 against Oklahoma State, illustrate their recent balance of offensive and defensive abilities. The psychological advantage that the Cougars are able to maintain due to strong performance at home is a significant factor in this matchup.

Trends

Baylor Bears Betting Trends

Baylor are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games.
Baylor are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Houston.
Baylor are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Baylor are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Baylor are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games played in February.

Houston Cougars Betting Trends

Houston are 15-1 SU in their last 16 games.
Houston are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Houston are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Houston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in February.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 14 games played on a Monday.