UCF vs Houston Basketball Odds

The Knights will play the Cougars on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, UCF and Houston are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, UCF currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Houston is 99.33.
  • Away UCF - UCF starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Houston - Houston meets UCF boasting a 10-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - UCF currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - UCF has a 0.688 overall win percentage, with Houston, matching up with a 0.882 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - UCF currently possesses 11-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston has tallied a 15-2 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, brace yourselves for a magical clash!

UCF, 11-5, battles Houston, 15-2, in a thrilling college basketball showdown.

Conference records will determine tournament seeds, increasing the intensity tonight.

UCF and Houston both stand at 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference.

With a winning streak, UCF aims to extend their triumph, while Houston retaliates.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.

Now, let's delve into each team's futures odds and current standings.

UCF, the visiting team, seeks to conquer their opponents with relentless determination.

On the other hand, Houston, the home team, defends their court with unyielding pride.

Witness the wizardry unfold on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.

May the spells of victory shower upon the deserving team tonight!

Best Knights at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

UCF
Favorite

Houston
Houston has a -16.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UCF has a +16.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. UCF is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 127.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 127.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

UCF
Favorite

Houston
Houston is the -1600 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,600 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. UCF is the +900 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $900 on UCF. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UCF vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Houston is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UCF is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UCF vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 127.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 127.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UCF vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Houston is a -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UCF is a +900 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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UCF
Houston
1/20/24 2:00pm EST
+16.5 -105-16.5 -115
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Underdog UCF - UCF bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +16.5 UCF underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.

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

A -16.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

UCF at Houston Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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UCF
Houston
First to 5 Points
1/20/24 2:00pm EST
+150-210Bet
UCF
Houston
First to 10 Points
1/20/24 2:00pm EST
+195-275Bet
UCF
Houston
First to 15 Points
1/20/24 2:00pm EST
+240-350Bet
UCF
Houston
Game to Overtime
1/20/24 2:00pm EST
Yes +2500No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - UCF, Houston
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#3 Houston32-50.86517-07-315-3-0.833L1
UCF17-160.51511-83-77-11+80.389L2

UCF & Houston 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.

UCF Championship Odds
2024-25 UCF NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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UCF
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Houston Championship Odds
2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Houston
+1400
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UCF & Houston Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UCF vs Houston College Basketball Game

  1. 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 20th, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UCF vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCF vs Houston Game.

  4. 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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