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Cincinnati @ Houston

Current Records: Cincinnati 18-9; Houston 21-7

What to Know

The Cincinnati Bearcats have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Bearcats and the #25 Houston Cougars will face off in an American Athletic battle at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Fertitta Center. Cincinnati has kept their last three contests to within four points, so Houston should be prepared for a fight.

It was a close one, but last week Cincinnati sidestepped the Wichita State Shockers for a 67-64 win. Cincinnati's guard Jarron Cumberland filled up the stat sheet, picking up 24 points along with five boards.

Speaking of close games: Houston was just a bucket short of a victory two weeks ago and fell 60-59 to the Memphis Tigers. The contest was as close as the oddsmakers predicted, but Houston had been the slight favorite coming in. Guard DeJon Jarreau had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with only nine points on 4-for-15 shooting and turning the ball over four times in his 30 minutes on the court.

Cincinnati is now 18-9 while Houston sits at 21-7. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Cincinnati comes into the game boasting the 12th most blocked shots per game in college basketball at 4.9. The Cougars are completely their equal: they also come into the matchup with 4.9 blocked shots per game. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fertitta Center -- Houston, Texas
  • TV: ESPN
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $28.50

Odds

The Cougars are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Bearcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Vegas was right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: 134

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Series History

Cincinnati have won seven out of their last 11 games against Houston.

  • 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