The Baylor Bears and the Houston Cougars continue Big 12 Conference men’s basketball action on Monday, Feb. 10th, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. central on ESPN. Baylor (15-8, 7-5 in Big 12) is unranked, while Houston (19-4, 11-1) checks in at No. 6 in the AP Top 25.
One of the best games of the Big 12 regular season is set to tip off on Monday at the Fertitta Center, with the Houston Cougars hosting Baylor. The pair of teams have both gone through impressive stretches this season and earned time in the AP Top 25. Houston earned their 100th-consecutive week listed in the Top 25 and looks to continue that stretch with a win over Baylor at home.
Here is a preview of Monday’s game.
How to Watch Baylor vs. Houston
Date: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ESPN
Site: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas
Baylor vs. Houston Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: Houston -8.5
Current Line: Houston -9.5
Over/Under: 132.5 (Opened at 131.5)
Baylor vs. Houston Predictions
For Baylor, it’s safe to say that things have gone south with multiple star players banged up. The Bears have seen players like VJ Edgecombe, Jeremy Roach, Langston Love, and more all miss time due to the injury bug, and unfortunately, it claimed another with the loss of Josh Ojianwuna for the season.
The group did take a step forward, returning both Love and Roach against UCF, a game where the duo combined for 25 points. They now pivot to face one of the best teams in the Big 12 Conference, who enter the game tied for first in league play with an 11-1 conference record.
With the exception of the overtime loss to No. 13 Texas Tech, Houston has been borderline unbeatable in 2024-25. The group picked up where they left off in 2023-24 and are on pace to have the nation’s best defense yet again. They are led by a cast of impressive scorers, including LJ Cryer, Emanuel Sharp, J’Wan Roberts, and Milos Uzan.
When looking at statistics, Houston’s overwhelming advantage comes when discussing team defense. They are averaging the least amount of points surrendered per game at 57, which is nearly six points fewer than second place. They should be able to force some turnovers against a squad down one of their best players.
Houston 71, Baylor 63
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Houston (85.2% Chance of Winning)
Odds Shark: Houston 73, Baylor 65
