College Basketball Picks & Predictions: Baylor vs. Houston (Monday)

Now that the Super Bowl and the NFL season are behind us, more eyes will be drawn to college basketball in the coming weeks. This weekend served as another reminder that the “madness” is quickly approaching, as the top two teams in the AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll (Auburn and Duke) both lost.

What is in store for the start of a new week in college basketball?

Continue reading for a detailed breakdown of our college basketball best bets and top picks for Monday, February 10th’s game Baylor vs. Houston.

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Monday's Best College Basketball Bets: Baylor vs. Houston

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Baylor (+8.5) @ Houston (-8.5) | O/U 131.5 (-110/-110)

Houston is one of two teams in the country (Duke is the other) to rank in the top eight in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency. And while the Cougars have lost just once in the last 16 games, this feels like too many points to lay against a Baylor team that owns wins against Kansas and St. John’s this year.

Baylor is a pretty good offensive team in its own right, ranking 11th in adjusted offensive efficiency and offensive rebounding at the third-highest rate in Big 12 play.

Scott Drew’s team lost in overtime to Houston last season and is looking for its first cover as underdogs this season - 0-6-1 against the spread (ATS). Considering Baylor has covered 54.3% of its games against ranked opponents since 2020, I expect it to stay within the number in this road contest on short rest. They’re 16-10 ATS with one day off in that span.

Pick: Baylor +8.5 (-108)

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