Houston vs UCF Basketball Odds - SportsBetting3.com

The Cougars will play the Knights on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 11:00 am CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Houston and UCF are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. 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 2024-25 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UCF is 97.67.
Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
Home UCF - UCF meets Houston boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with UCF now standing 2nd (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.813 overall win percentage, with UCF matching up with a 0.750 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Houston currently possesses 13-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UCF has tallied a 12-4 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Oh, wizard of the courts, Houston faces UCF in a battle of magic.

Houston is 13-3 overall, while UCF stands at 12-4 this season. Big 12 conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. Houston is 5-0 in the Big 12, while UCF is 3-2.

Houston has won 9 in a row, while UCF is coming off a win. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic of the hardwood unfold as Houston takes on UCF in a clash of titans.

Best Cougars at Knights Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog UCF	Favorite Houston
+13.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-13 -108 BetRivers Bet
+13 -113 BetRivers	-13.5 -110 BetMGM

Houston has a -13 -108 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UCF has a +13.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. UCF is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
138.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	138.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet
138.5 o -106 BetRivers	138.5 u -115 BetRivers

BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog UCF	Favorite Houston
+725 BetMGM Bet	-1000 BetRivers Bet
+600 BetRivers	-1200 BetMGM

Houston is the -1000 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,000 to win $100 on Houston at BetRivers. UCF is the +725 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $725 on UCF. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston vs UCF College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Houston is a -13 -108 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while UCF is a +13.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston vs UCF College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 138.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston vs UCF College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Houston is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and UCF is a +725 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Houston UCF 1/18/25 11:00am CST	-13.5 -110 +13.5 -110

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Underdog UCF - UCF bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +13.5 UCF underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -13.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston at UCF Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Houston UCF First to 5 Points 1/18/25 11:00am CST	-190 +135 Bet
Houston UCF First to 10 Points 1/18/25 11:00am CST	-250 +170 Bet
Houston UCF First to 15 Points 1/18/25 11:00am CST	-300 +200 Bet
Houston UCF Game to Overtime 1/18/25 11:00am CST	Yes +1600 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston, UCF
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#5 Houston	23-4	0.852	14-1	8-0	15-1	-	0.938	W6
UCF	13-13	0.500	10-5	2-6	4-11	+10.5	0.267	L7

Houston & UCF 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.

Houston Championship Odds

2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
Team	BetMGM
Houston	+800 Bet

UCF Championship Odds

2024-25 UCF NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
Team	BetMGM
UCF	+50000 Bet

Houston & UCF Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Houston vs UCF College Basketball Game

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 18th, 2025 at 11:00 am CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs UCF Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs UCF Game.
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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