NEWSLETTER
The Houston Cougars (30-2, 17-1 AAC) aim to build on a six-game home win streak when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats (21-11, 11-7 AAC) on March 11, 2023.
On Friday, in its most recent game, Houston beat East Carolina 60-46. With 30 points, Marcus Sasser was its leading scorer. In its most recent game, Cincinnati beat Temple on Friday, 84-54. Landers Nolley II scored a team-high 22 points (and added two assists and two boards).
When is Houston vs. Cincinnati and when does it start?
This contest between the Cougars and Bearcats will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Houston vs. Cincinnati
The Cougars and Bearcats will hit the floor at Dickies Arena for this matchup on March 11, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Game Preview
Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Houston averages 75.5 points per game (87th in college basketball) while giving up 56.2 per outing (second in college basketball). It has a +619 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 19.3 points per game.
The Cougars are averaging 75.5 points, 6.3 more than the Bearcats allow.
Houston connects on 8.0 three-pointers per game (113th in college basketball), 1.6 more than its opponents (6.4).
In home games, the Cougars are putting up 1.7 more points per game (77.3) than they are in road games (75.6).
In its last 10 games, Houston has been racking up 75.8 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 75.5 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Cincinnati Stats, Odds & Insights
Cincinnati outscores opponents by 8.9 points per game (posting 78.1 points per game, 36th in college basketball, and allowing 69.2 per contest, 151st in college basketball) and has a +285 scoring differential.
The Bearcats’ 78.1 points per game are 21.9 more than the Cougars allow.
Cincinnati knocks down 3.2 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.1 (34th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.9.
At home, the Bearcats score 82.7 points per game. On the road, they average 70.1.
In its past 10 games, Cincinnati is averaging 81.8 points per contest, 3.7 more than its season average (78.1).
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | 32 | 17.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| Jarace Walker | 31 | 10.9 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| J’wan Roberts | 32 | 10.1 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jamal Shead | 32 | 10.0 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Tramon Mark | 32 | 9.8 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Bearcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landers Nolley II | 32 | 16.7 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| David DeJuilius | 32 | 14.8 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Viktor Lakhin | 29 | 11.9 | 7.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Jeremiah Davenport | 32 | 9.7 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Mika Adams-Woods | 32 | 9.4 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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