Houston vs. Toledo: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 18

Houston vs. Toledo: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 18

Updated Dec. 18, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

The No. 15 Houston Cougars (6-3) face the Toledo Rockets (6-4) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

The Cougars hit the court as huge favorites against the Rockets. The Cougars are favored by 29.5 points. The matchup features a point total of 142.

Continue scrolling to get all you need to know before placing bets on the Houston-Toledo contest.

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Houston vs. Toledo How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Cougars vs Rockets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Cougars -29.5 -120 -110 142 -108 -112 -6667 +2000

Houston vs. Toledo Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Toledo (+29.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (142)
  • Prediction: Houston 86, Toledo 60

Learn more about the Houston Cougars vs. the Toledo Rockets game on FOX Sports!

Houston vs. Toledo Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Cougars 86, Rockets 56.
  • The Cougars have a 98.5% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Rockets sit with a 4.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

  • Houston has covered four times in nine matchups with a spread this season.
  • Toledo has covered four times in eight matchups with a spread this season.
  • Houston has covered the spread when playing as at least 29.5-point favorites in two of two opportunities this season.

Key Total Facts

  • The Cougars and their opponent have broken the 142-point mark three times this year.
  • Rockets games have gone over 142 points on six occasions this year.
  • The Cougars and Rockets combine to average 158.2 points per contest, which is 16.2 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Houston has a 5-3 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 62.5% of those games).
  • Toledo lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
  • Houston has played as a moneyline favorite of -6667 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
  • Toledo has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +2000.
FINAL
TOL 49 · HOU 78
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
Toledo Rockets
TOL
15
Houston Cougars
HOU

Houston vs. Toledo: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Houston Toledo
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 77 (157) 81.2 (71)
Points Allowed (Rank) 56.4 (2) 77.3 (310)
Rebounds (Rank) 11.2 (56) 8.6 (223)
3pt Made (Rank) 8.9 (95) 6.5 (295)
Assists (Rank) 13.8 (199) 14.7 (146)
Turnovers (Rank) 8.9 (10) 8.6 (2)

Houston 2024-25 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LJ Cryer 9 16 1.4 1.9 1.2 0.2 2.9
Emanuel Sharp 9 14.6 3.1 1.6 1.3 0 2.9
Terrance Arceneaux 9 9.1 2.8 0.9 1.2 0 0.6
Milos Uzan 9 8.3 3 5.1 1 0.1 1.1
J'wan Roberts 9 8.1 7.1 1.1 0.8 1.1 0

Toledo 2024-25 Key Players

Rockets Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Sonny Wilson 10 16.4 4.2 3.4 1.1 0 0.8
Sam Lewis 10 13.9 5.2 1 0.6 0.2 1.4
Javan Simmons 10 11.8 4.5 2.8 0.3 0.4 0
Isaiah Adams 10 11 4.2 2.8 1 0.6 0.9
Seth Hubbard 10 9.3 3.3 2.4 0.9 0.4 1

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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