Who's Playing

Cincinnati @ Houston

Current Records: Cincinnati 17-12; Houston 24-4

What to Know

The Cincinnati Bearcats have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the #14 Houston Cougars and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 1 of 2020. Cincinnati and the Cougars will face off in an American Athletic battle at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Fertitta Center. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Bearcats nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Cincinnati was close but no cigar this past Saturday as they fell 56-54 to the South Florida Bulls. What made the loss an especially bitter pill for Cincinnati to swallow was that they had been favored by 11.5 points coming into the contest. Guard David DeJulius wasn't much of a difference maker for Cincinnati; DeJulius finished with only seven points on 2-for-10 shooting in his 31 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the matchup between Houston and the SMU Mustangs on Sunday was still a pretty decisive one as the Cougars wrapped it up with a 75-61 victory at home. Houston can attribute much of their success to forward Fabian White Jr., who had 21 points along with nine rebounds and three blocks. White Jr. has also now had at least three blocks in his past four games.

The Bearcats are now 17-12 while Houston sits at 24-4. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Cincinnati have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.90%, which places them 24th in college basketball. But the Cougars are even better: they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.80%, which places them first in college basketball. We'll see if that edge gives Houston a route to victory.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fertitta Center -- Houston, Texas
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.80

Odds

The Cougars are a big 15-point favorite against the Bearcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 15-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Houston have won eight out of their last 15 games against Cincinnati.

  • Feb 06, 2022 - Houston 80 vs. Cincinnati 58
  • Mar 14, 2021 - Houston 91 vs. Cincinnati 54
  • Feb 21, 2021 - Houston 90 vs. Cincinnati 52
  • Mar 01, 2020 - Houston 68 vs. Cincinnati 55
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Cincinnati 64 vs. Houston 62
  • Mar 17, 2019 - Cincinnati 69 vs. Houston 57
  • Mar 10, 2019 - Houston 85 vs. Cincinnati 69
  • Feb 10, 2019 - Houston 65 vs. Cincinnati 58
  • Mar 11, 2018 - Cincinnati 56 vs. Houston 55
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Houston 67 vs. Cincinnati 62
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Cincinnati 80 vs. Houston 70
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Cincinnati 65 vs. Houston 47
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Cincinnati 67 vs. Houston 58
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Houston 69 vs. Cincinnati 56
  • Jan 13, 2016 - Cincinnati 70 vs. Houston 59

Injury Report for Houston

  • Marcus Sasser: Out for the Season (Toe)
  • Tramon Mark: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
  • Kiyron Powell: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Cincinnati

  • Rob Banks: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Viktor Lakhin: Game-Time Decision (Personal)