NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates Baylor in Convincing Win

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Foster Pavilion

Houston Cougars 77, Baylor Bears 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears?

Houston Cougars beat Baylor Bears 77-55 at Foster Pavilion on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

The Houston Cougars delivered a commanding performance against the Baylor Bears, securing a decisive 77-55 victory at Foster Pavilion. This matchup showcased the stark contrast between the teams' recent forms, with Houston riding an impressive eight-game winning streak, while Baylor struggled with back-to-back losses. Houston's record improved to 16-1, while Baylor fell to 10-6.

In the lead-up to this game, Baylor had a mixed record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 92.1 points scored and 73.3 points allowed. However, their recent form had been concerning, with losses to Iowa State and TCU. In contrast, Houston's recent form was much stronger, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten outings, with an average of 77.7 points scored and 63.8 allowed. Their last game saw them narrowly defeat Texas Tech 69-65, further solidifying their momentum.

At home, Baylor had a record of 5-2, while their away performance was less impressive at 1-2. Houston, on the other hand, had a strong away record of 2-0, with a home record of 7-1. This game marked the third meeting between the two teams, with Houston previously winning both encounters in the 2025 season, including a 65-61 victory in March and a 76-65 win in February.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams entered the game with their key players available, allowing for a full-strength matchup. The betting market reflected Houston's dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 2.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the win.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as Baylor sought to turn their fortunes around against a formidable opponent.

During the game, Houston's offense was relentless, with key plays including Mercy Miller’s 5-foot jumper and Isiah Harwell's impressive 25-foot three-pointer. Baylor struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short as they managed only 55 points. Houston's defense proved effective, stifling Baylor's attempts to gain momentum.

Overall, this game highlighted the disparity between the two programs at this point in the season, with Houston establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in NCAAB.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -2.5	142.5 o -115 / u -105	Houston Cougars -148 · Baylor Bears +124

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Leaders

PointsCameron Carr18Baylor Bears
AssistsIsaac Williams IV5Baylor Bears
ReboundsJames Nnaji7Baylor Bears
PointsEmanuel Sharp17Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings7Houston Cougars
ReboundsJoseph Tugler11Houston Cougars

Recent form

Baylor Bears

Last 10: 6-4Streak L292.1 scored · 73.3 allowed per game5-2 at home

L60-70vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 8
L63-69at TCU Horned FrogsJan 3
W124-61vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsDec 29
W111-67vs Southern JaguarsDec 21
W113-56vs Alcorn State BravesDec 20
W97-67vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 10
L71-78at Memphis TigersDec 6
W110-88vs Sacramento State HornetsDec 3
W91-81at San Diego State AztecsNov 27
L81-96vs St. John's Red StormNov 25

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 9-1Streak W877.7 scored · 63.8 allowed per game2-0 away

W69-65vs Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 7
W67-60at Cincinnati BearcatsJan 3
W69-60vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 30
W94-85at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 20
W99-57vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 13
W80-38vs Jackson State TigersDec 11
W82-67vs Florida State SeminolesDec 7
W66-56vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 26
L73-76vs Tennessee VolunteersNov 25
W78-74vs Syracuse OrangeNov 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Houston Cougars	Baylor Bears
Field goals	29-74	15-41
Field goal %	39	37
Three-pointers	11-39	7-19
Three-point %	28	37
Free throws	8-13	18-31
Free throw %	62	58
Rebounds	45	34
Offensive rebounds	23	10
Defensive rebounds	22	24
Assists	16	11
Steals	7	3
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	5	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	31	4
Fast-break points	6	3
Points in the paint	26	16
Fouls	24	13
Largest lead	29	8
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	79	20

How the scoring went

1st Half33-24James Nnaji makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half33-26Michael Rataj makes 2-foot jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half35-26Kingston Flemings makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half37-26Kingston Flemings makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half37-27Cameron Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-27Kalifa Sakho makes 1-foot dunk (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half40-27Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-27Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-29Caden Powell makes 5-foot jumper (Michael Rataj assists)
2nd Half44-29Chris Cenac Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half46-29Kalifa Sakho makes 1-foot dunk (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half46-31Dan Skillings Jr. makes layup (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half49-31Chris Cenac Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half52-31Emanuel Sharp makes 27-foot three point jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half52-34Dan Skillings Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tounde Yessoufou assists)
2nd Half54-34Kingston Flemings makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half56-34Emanuel Sharp makes layup
2nd Half58-34Emanuel Sharp makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half58-35Cameron Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-35Isiah Harwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half63-35Joseph Tugler makes 2-foot jumper
2nd Half63-37Michael Rataj makes 11-foot jumper (James Nnaji assists)
2nd Half66-37Mercy Miller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase McCarty assists)
2nd Half66-39Tounde Yessoufou makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half66-41Tounde Yessoufou makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half68-41Emanuel Sharp makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half68-42Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-43Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-44Michael Rataj makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-45Michael Rataj makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-46Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-47Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-47Mercy Miller makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half73-47Isiah Harwell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half73-50Cameron Carr makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half75-50Kingston Flemings makes layup
2nd Half75-51Cameron Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-52Caden Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-52Kingston Flemings makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half77-55Cameron Carr makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)