Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-3-2026

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-3-2026. Place a bet on this game at YouWager.lv..

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1-3-2026

In their most recent game, the Houston Cougars faced off against MTSU and emerged victorious by a score of 69-60. The home team was able to take home the victory. When Houston finished the game, they had a field goal percentage of 40.7% (24 out of 59) and they had made six out of their twenty shots from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Cougars were successful in 15 of 17 attempts, resulting in an 88.2% conversion percentage. Regarding the number of boards they grabbed, they racked up a total of 27, with 11 of those rebounds coming from the offensive end of the court. In addition, they had eight assists during the game, as well as eight thefts and eight turnovers that they forced their opponents to commit. When it comes to the defense, Houston allowed their opponent to shoot 46.9% from the floor, which was accomplished by shooting 23 of 49 shots. A total of 13 assists and three steals were recorded by MTSU throughout the game. Additionally, MTSU finished the game with no turnovers, despite the fact that they grabbed 28 rebounds (10 offensive and 18 defensive during the game). MTSU finished the game with a scoring percentage of 50.0% from the charity stripe, converting three of their six attempts. Additionally, eleven of their twenty-eight shots from downtown were successful. Regarding the number of personal fouls, the Cougars finished up with 11, while MTSU racked up a total of 21 personal fouls.

When it came to the competition, Kingston Flemings was a player who made a significant contribution. At the conclusion of the game, he had a field goal percentage of 35.7% and served up five assists. He put in 38 minutes of play and grabbed two rebounds throughout that time. He was responsible for 15 points and shot 5 of 14 from the field.

With a record of 12-1 for the season, Houston is ready to take the court against the other teams. They give away possession 9.2 times per game, and throughout the course of each game, they commit 17.8 fouls as a unit. With 216 assists so far this season, Houston is ranked 110th in Division I in terms of passing the rock. The club has averaging 38.2 rebounds per game and has accounted for 216 assists so far this season. In terms of three-point shooting, the Cougars have a 34.8% success rate (119 of 342) and a 76.2% success rate from the free throw line. Their field goal percentage is 45.3%, and they are averaging 78.7 points per game, which places them 158th in Division 1.

The Cougars are able to force 15.6 turnovers a game and draw 16.5 fouls. This is part of their defensive performance. With 125 assists that they have given up so far this year, they are placed fifteenth in the nation in terms of allowing assists. With a field goal percentage of 38.8% (263 of 677), the Cougars defense is allowing their opponents to score, and they are also allowing 33.8 rebounds per game as a unit. The percentage of three-point shots they allow is 29.0%, and they are ranked third in the nation in terms of points per game allowed (60.0).

Lipscomb was the opponent that the Cincinnati Bearcats faced in their most recent game, and they emerged victorious with a final score of 89-62. During the course of the game, the Bearcats were able to finish with a total of 45 rebounds, which included 31 defensive boards and 14 offensive boards. At the same time as they made five steals, they gave up the ball seven times during this game. Lipscomb committed a total of 12 fouls throughout the game, which resulted in the Bearcats having to make a total of nine trips to the charity stripe. They were successful in every single one of their six attempts at free throws, resulting with a percentage of 66.7%. When it comes to shots from beyond the arc, Cincinnati was successful in 11 out of 29 attempts, which is a 37.9% success rate. Taking everything into consideration, the Bearcats concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 48.0%, which was achieved by shooting 36 out of 75 shots from the field. The Bearcats allowed Lipscomb to convert 22 of their 57 shots from the floor, which resulted in a percentage of 38.6% for the Bearcats throughout the competition. They shot 11 of 34 from beyond the arc, which resulted in a 32.4% success rate, and they finished the game with a free throw percentage of 53.8%, making 7 of 13 from the line. As far as attacking the glass is concerned, Cincinnati allowed Lipscomb to get a total of thirty rebounds, six of which were on the offensive side.

In order for the Bearcats to win the game, Moustapha Thiam was an essential player. Even though he played for 24 minutes, he concluded the game without dishing out any assists, despite the fact that he scored 18 points. He had a field goal percentage of 61.5% for this game, converting 8 out of 13 shots, and he managed to grab a total of 5 rebounds.

Over the course of the season, Cincinnati has compiled an 8-5 record. With regard to the Bearcats’ offensive performance, they are currently connecting on 42.6% of their shots from the floor, which places them 300th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, Cincinnati has scored a total of 985 points (75.8 points per game), and they have collected 40.2 rebounds per game. In collegiate basketball, they are ranked 50th in terms of the number of times they assist their teammates per game, while they turn the ball over 13.1 times per game. Additionally, the Bearcats have a free throw shooting percentage of 63.8% while committing 16.9 fouls per basketball game.

With a point-per-game (PPG) average of 65.5, the Bearcats are ranked 28th in collegiate basketball. The average number of turnovers they force per game is 15.1, and they have allowed teams to shoot 39.1% from the field, which places them in 28th place in the country. 30.0% of shots from beyond the arc are allowed to be made by the Cincinnati defense (97 of 323), and their opponents are successful in 70.3% of their shoots from the free throw line. Their average assists per game is 13.1, and their average boards per game is 35.2, which places them 168th and 221st, respectively, in those areas.

✅ Our Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Pick: Houston

All College Basketball Predictions 1-3-2026

Learn more about how to bet on college basketball. Visit the Betting School and learn how to wager on the moneyline, spread, and total; on your favorite team or an undervalued underdog. Sign up with YouWager.lv now and get in the game with the best welcome bonus, click below:

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction and Pick, NCAAB 1-3-2026, by YouWager.lv.

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-3-2026