Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Cougars vs. Pilots CBB Odds
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2019-2020 NCAA Basketball
(7-3) Houston Cougars vs. Portland Pilots (8-4)
Date: Sunday December 22
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI
CBB Moneyline Odds: TBA
CBB Betting Odds: Houston -17
CBB Betting Total: 135
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Houston Cougars
After losing to Oklahoma State on December 15th, Houston rebounded well with a definitive win against UTEP. Before the Oklahoma State loss, Houston popped off four wins in a row, winning by at least 8 points in each of those games.
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Houston is led by the stellar sophomore guard tandem Quentin Grimes and Nate Hinton. Grimes has slowed down as of late being hindered with injuries, but was lethal from deep in wins over Texas State and South Carolina, where he scored upwards of 20 points in each of those games. Hinton has enjoyed a double-double in Houston’s last 4 games and has put up north of 14 points in their last 4 wins.
A popular tale about Houston that many seem to gravitate towards is that they beat bad teams and lose to good ones. This season, they are 4-3 against teams with a winning record. The prettiest record? For sure not, but this team wins the games they need to and compete in the ones where they are a slight favorite or underdog. Houston will only have two full days of rest prior to their game with Portland, which is less than they are accustomed to.
Houston averages 77.7 points per game while 69.1 points per game. Definitely not a scary discrepancy, but one that is somewhat eye popping is the difference in rebounds per game. Houston averages 41.4 rebounds per game while Portland averages 28.1 rebounds per game. Expect second chance points to play a factor here.
Portland Pilots
Portland enjoyed plenty of success earlier in the season, starting with an impressive 6-1 record. The honeymoon ended quickly, as they are 2-3 in their last five games. You may ask, “who were those two wins against?” The 0-9 Florida A&M Rattlers (whom they only beat by two possessions) and the 3-6 Evergreen State Geoducks.
Portland is led by Isaiah White, who is averaging near 15 points a game, and Chase Adams, who leads the team in steals and assists per game.
As I said earlier, the lack of rebounds and second chance points hinders Portland from not only winning, but covering the spread. Although their field goal percentage is slightly higher than Houston’s, it is going to take an extremely successful game beyond the arc to nab a win here.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Houston is 5-5 O/U in last 10 games
- Portland is 5-5 O/U in last 10 games
- Houston is 4-6 ATS in last 10 games
- Portland is 1-4 ATS in last 5 games
- UNDER is 7-1-1 in Houston’s last 9 neutral site games
- OVER is 16-5 in Portland’s last 21 neutral site games
- Houston is 7-2 ATS in last 9 Sunday games
Free Houston Cougars vs. Portland Pilots NCAAB Prediction: Houston wins comfortably and takes advantage of Portland’s ATS skid.
This one is tough. Portland is on such a skid. Houston looked to regain life in their last game. Here is what I think: lay the number with Houston. They are the better team, but I am not afraid to acknowledge that 17 is a lot.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Houston -17
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