Our rankings
Houston 52%
Cincinnati #30 vs Houston #29 in our rankings (network centrality).
Cincinnati vs Houston Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
30
Cincinnati32%
Cincinnati32%68%29
Houston
HoustonOur pick: Houston, 68% to win · projected 26–31
Common opponents
Houston 66%
Houston by 5.0 points here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
Houston 71%
Projected Cincinnati 26, Houston 31 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Cincinnati and Houston common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: Cincinnati went 2–1, Houston went 1–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Cincinnati | Houston | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Utah |
L 25–49 home, Oct 31 | L 13–21 away, Oct 24 | HOU +16.0 |
 Texas Tech |
W 37–24 home, Oct 24 | L 26–28 away, Sep 18 | CIN +15.0 |
 Kansas St |
W 31–26 home, Sep 26 | W 35–16 away, Oct 10 | HOU +14.0 |