Houston vs. Kansas State betting: College basketball preview for January 11

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The No. 12 Houston Cougars (11-3, 3-0 Big 12) are heavily favored (-10.5) to continue a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Kansas State Wildcats (7-7, 1-2 Big 12) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 128.

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Houston Cover -10.5 vs Kansas State -112

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Houston vs. Kansas State betting lines

  • Houston moneyline odds to win: -680
  • Kansas State moneyline odds to win: +484
  • Spread: Houston (-10.5)
  • Total: 128

Houston statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Houston covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Houston covered 11 times in 17 opportunities at home, and it covered two times in 10 opportunities on the road.
  • The Cougars went over the total in six of 17 home games (35.3%) last year. They fared better in road games, topping the total in five of 10 matchups (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, Houston won 12 of 12 games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. Houston won seven of 10 games on the road (.700) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Cougars were 176th in the nation in points scored (73.5 per game) and best in points conceded (57.6) last season.
  • Houston was 67th in the nation in rebounds per game (34.3) and 56th in rebounds allowed (29.6) last year.
  • At 13.1 assists per game last season, the Cougars were 172nd in college basketball.

Houston betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (147th in nation) 34.3 (first) 33.9 (122nd) 26.8 (16th) 13.6 (204th) 9.3 (16th)

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Kansas State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Kansas State has performed better at home (2-4-0) than on the road (1-3-0).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Wildcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (33.3%, two of six) compared to on the road (25%, one of four).
  • This season the Wildcats are 1-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-3 (.000).

Last season stats

  • The Wildcats were 218th in the nation last year with 72.2 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 147th with 71.1 points allowed per contest.
  • Last season Kansas State averaged 33.5 rebounds per game (101st-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 31.1 rebounds per contest (156th-ranked).
  • The Wildcats ranked 117th in the country with 13.9 assists per game.

Kansas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (147th in nation) 43.6 (202nd) 31.4 (261st) 31.4 (201st) 16.6 (50th) 12.1 (242nd)
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