SMU vs Houston Basketball Odds

The Mustangs will play the Cougars on Thursday, January 5th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Best Mustangs at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

SMU
Favorite

Houston
Houston has a -20.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. SMU has a +20.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. SMU 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 130.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 130.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

SMU
Favorite

Houston
Houston is the -5000 moneyline favorite. Risk $5,000 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. SMU is the +1400 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $1,400 on SMU. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the SMU vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, January 5th, 2023?

Houston is a -20.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while SMU is a +20.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the SMU vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, January 5th, 2023?

The best over line is 130.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 130.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the SMU vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, January 5th, 2023?

Houston is a -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and SMU is a +1400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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SMU
Houston
1/05/23 7:00pm EST
+20.5 -115-20.5 -105
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Underdog SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +20.5 SMU underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 21 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -20.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 21 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

SMU at Houston Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2022-2023 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - SMU, Houston
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#2 Houston33-40.89216-211-017-1-0.944L1
SMU10-220.3137-91-115-13+120.278L4

SMU & 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.

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

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

Team
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Houston
+1400
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SMU & Houston Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the SMU 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 Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 7:00 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 SMU vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU 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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