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Houston Cougars vs West Virginia Mountaineers predictions, Jan 13, 2026

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In an enticing NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Houston Cougars will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers on January 13, 2026.

Both teams have been in good form recently, with the Houston Cougars winning all of their last five matches and the West Virginia Mountaineers securing victories in four out of their last five games. This sets the stage for an exciting and competitive showdown between these two talented teams.

The bookmakers have given the Houston Cougars the edge in this matchup, with odds of 1.09 for the home team compared to 6.77 for the away team. The predicted final score based on these odds is 72:59 in favor of the Houston Cougars.

When it comes to tactical strengths, the Houston Cougars will likely rely on their solid defense and efficient scoring, while the West Virginia Mountaineers may look to their strong rebounding and three-point shooting to gain an advantage.

Overall, this game is set to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched teams, and it will be interesting to see which side comes out on top in the end.

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Houston
86.8%		 West Virginia
13.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 71:58

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball West Virginia: 0.21%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.08 6.75
1.08 7
1.08 7.5
1.1 5.26
1.04 8.5

Latest Results

10.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 55:77
06.01.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 69:65
03.01.26 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 60:67
29.12.25 Houston Cougars basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 69:60
20.12.25 Arkansas Razorbacks basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 85:94		 10.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 86:75
06.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 62:60
02.01.26 Iowa State Cyclones basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 80:59
22.12.25 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball – 86:51
13.12.25 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 89:88 OT

Facts

  • Houston has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • West Virginia is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Recently, West Virginia has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Houston is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Houston won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 222:158. (average 74:52.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 159:109. (average 79.5:54.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.01.25 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 49:63
    15.01.25 Houston Cougars basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 70:54
    06.01.24 Houston Cougars basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 89:55

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.64%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.64%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.75 (7.14%)

    4. Iowa State: 10.2 (4.73%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (4.38%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 12.8 (3.77%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.71%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15 (3.21%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.87%)

    10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 21.4 (2.25%)

    11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.85%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.79%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.66%)

    14. Michigan State: 32 (1.51%)

    15. Florida Gators: 32.4 (1.49%)

    16. Louisville: 34 (1.42%)

    17. Arkansas State: 34 (1.42%)

    18. Kansas Jayhawks: 36.4 (1.32%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 37.4 (1.29%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.26%)

    21. Texas Tech: 39 (1.24%)

    22. North Carolina: 43 (1.12%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 45 (1.07%)

    24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 48.2 (1%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 60.2 (0.8%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.64%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.6%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.55%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 90.2 (0.53%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Murray State: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    49. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    50. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.46%)

    55. TCU: 110.2 (0.44%)

    56. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.44%)

    57. UCLA: 110.2 (0.44%)

    58. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    59. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. Creighton: 120.2 (0.4%)

    64. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    65. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    66. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Oklahoma State: 130.2 (0.37%)

    70. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    71. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    72. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    73. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. Texas Longhorns: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Texas A&M: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    89. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    90. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    91. Boise State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    108. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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