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As the Houston Cougars prepare to host the Baylor Bears on March 4, 2026, both teams will be aiming to improve their standings with crucial NCAA College Basketball action. The Cougars enter this matchup having secured two victories in their last five outings, showcasing a resilient defensive strategy that has typically frustrated opposing offenses. Their ability to control the boards will be key against Baylor, especially in maintaining second-chance opportunities.
On the other hand, the Baylor Bears also share a similar record, managing two wins in their recent five games. Known for their perimeter shooting and fast-paced transition play, the Bears will look to exploit weaknesses in Houston’s defense to create open looks from beyond the arc.
The bookmakers heavily favor the Cougars with odds at 1.06 for a home win, suggesting confidence in their performance in front of a supportive crowd. The predicted final score of 80:64 reflects this expectation.
As both teams bring their strengths to the court, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle of tactics. However, as always in college basketball, the outcome remains uncertain and could hinge on pivotal moments during the game.
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| Houston 88.6% |
Baylor 11.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 80:64
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.05 | 9 | ||
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1.06 | 9.25 | ||
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1.06 | 6.39 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Colorado Buffaloes basketball – 102:62 23.02.26 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 69:56 21.02.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Arizona Wildcats basketball – 66:73 16.02.26 Iowa State Cyclones basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 70:67 14.02.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 78:64 |
28.02.26 UCF Knights basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 86:87 24.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Arizona Wildcats basketball – 80:87 21.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Arizona State Sun Devils basketball – 73:68 17.02.26 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 90:74 14.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 71:82 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 55:77 08.03.25 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 61:65 10.02.25 Houston Cougars basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 76:65 24.02.24 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 76:82 OT 03.04.21 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 78:59 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.31 (14.96%)
2. Duke Blue Devils: 4.36 (14.79%)
3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (11.74%)
4. Florida Gators: 8.6 (7.51%)
5. Houston Cougars: 11.7 (5.52%)
6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (3.94%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17 (3.8%)
8. Iowa State: 21.4 (3.02%)
9. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.39%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 37 (1.74%)
11. Michigan State: 45 (1.43%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 51.2 (1.26%)
13. St. Johns Sonics: 55 (1.17%)
14. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.12%)
15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.4 (1.12%)
16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 57.4 (1.12%)
17. St. Johns Red Storm: 61.5 (1.05%)
18. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.99%)
19. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.88%)
20. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.85%)
21. Texas Tech: 80.2 (0.8%)
22. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.76%)
23. Louisville: 98.2 (0.66%)
24. VCU Rams: 100 (0.65%)
25. UC Irvine: 100 (0.65%)
26. High Point: 100 (0.65%)
27. Liberty: 100 (0.65%)
28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.65%)
29. McNeese State: 100 (0.65%)
30. Utah State: 100 (0.65%)
31. Yale: 100 (0.65%)
32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.65%)
33. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.2 (0.64%)
34. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.61%)
35. Clemson: 105.2 (0.61%)
36. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.61%)
37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.59%)
38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.59%)
39. NC State: 110.2 (0.59%)
40. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.54%)
41. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.5%)
42. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.5%)
43. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.5%)
44. UCLA: 130.2 (0.5%)
45. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.43%)
46. Villanova Wildcats: 180.2 (0.36%)
47. Indiana Hoosiers: 180.2 (0.36%)
48. UCF Knights: 180.2 (0.36%)
49. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.36%)
50. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.36%)
51. Auburn Tigers: 180.2 (0.36%)
52. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.36%)
53. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.28%)
54. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.28%)
55. Virginia Tech: 280.2 (0.23%)
56. TCU: 280.2 (0.23%)
57. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.23%)
58. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.23%)
59. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)
60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
61. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
62. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)
63. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.06%)
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