Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Cougars vs. Mustangs CBB Odds
Looking for Houston Cougars vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Cougars taking on the Mustangs on Wednesday, February 09 at Moody Coliseum, Dallas TX. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Cougars Mustangs matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(20-2) Houston Cougars vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs (16-5)
Date: Wednesday, February 09
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Moody Coliseum, Dallas TX.
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars -250 | Mustangs +195
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Houston Cougars -6 |Southern Methodist Mustangs +6 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 136.5
Houston Cougars
The Houston Cougars get set to take on Southern Methodist Mustangs with an overall record of 20-2. Team-Rankings.com power rankings place Cougars as the 136th best team in college basketball.
In their last game, Houston defeated Cincinnati by a score of 80-58. On the season, Houston has performed well in their 10 road games, holding a record of 8-2-0. Through 22.0 games, the Cougars are averaging 76.9 points per game. Giving them a rank of 53rd in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 3rd ranked team, allowing 56.6 points per contest.
The Houston Cougars come into this game with a balanced scoring attack, as 5 players are averaging at least 10 points per game. So far, 68.0% of the team’s points have come from these 5 players. The leader of this group is Marcus Sasser, averaging 17.7 points per game. On the season, he has shown a willingness to shoot the ball from long range, as 43.0% of his shots come from downtown. So far, he has connected on 44.0% of these attempts.
The Cougars’ second-leading scorer is Kyler Edwards adding 13.9 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 38.0%. Down low, Josh Carlton is the team’s top rebounder, grabbing 6.5 per game, while Jamal Shead leads his team in assists, dishing out 5.0 per game
Southern Methodist Mustangs
The Southern Methodist Mustangs come into this game with an overall record of 16-5. According to Team-Rankings.com’s power rankings, the Mustangs are the 103rd best team in college basketball.
On the season, the Southern Methodist has performed well in their 11 home games, holding a record of 11-0-0. Through 21.0 games, the Mustangs are averaging 75.1 points per game. Giving them a rank of 89th in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 127th ranked team, allowing 67.1 points per contest.
Like their opponent, Southern Methodist Mustangs features a lineup wilth several players capable of sharing the scoring load, as 3 players are averaging at least 10 points per game. So far, 53.0% of the team’s points have come from these 3 players.
The leader of this group is Kendric Davis, averaging 19.5 points per game. On the season, he has shown a willingness to shoot the ball from long range, as 25.0% of his shots come from downtown. So far, he has connected on 38.0% of these attempts. Davis also serves as the unit’s best distributor, dishing out 4.7 assists per game.
The Mustangs’ second-leading scorer is Marcus Weathers adding 11.8 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 56%. In addition to his scoring contributions, Weathers is also the team’s top rebounder, pulling down 7.0 boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Cougars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Mustangs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Mustangs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Free Houston Cougars vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs NCAAB Prediction:
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Southern Methodist +6
Throughout the season, the Houston Cougars have been one of college basketball’s most dominant defensive teams, holding their opponents to an effective field goal percentage of just 42%, good for the best mark in the NCAA.
However, in this matchup with Southern Methodist, they will be taking on a unit that is capable of getting hot behind the arc. So far, the Mustangs are taking 42.5% of their shots from outside, connecting at a rate of 36%, well above the NCAA average.
Look for this to be a closer game than the 6 point spread would indicate. I recommend taking Southern Methodist to keep this within 6 points.
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