Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Kansas State vs. Cougars CBB Odds
Looking for Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars NCAA basketball free pick & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Kansas State taking on the Cougars on Saturday, January 27th at Fertitta Center, in Houston, TX. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks all college basketball season long including all CBB games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Kansas State Houston matchup.
NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(14-5) Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars (17-2)
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Kansas State +14.5 | Cougars -14.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars +996 | Kansas State -1966
CBB Total: O/U 127.5
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Planning on watching today’s Wildcats and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN.
This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 127.5 points, and Houston is favored to win by -14.5 at home vs. Kansas State.
Wildcats vs. Cougars ATS
Against the spread, Kansas State has a 10-9 record this season. On the road, they are 5-2 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Wildcats have gone 4-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Kansas State is 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 6-4 over their last 10 games.
When looking at Houston’s ATS record this season, they are currently 10-8. At home, their ATS mark is 8-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars have gone 5-5. In their last 3 home games, Houston is 2-1 vs. the spread.
Kansas State Wildcats
Despite being the underdog, Kansas State has been a solid road team this season with a +3.0 average scoring margin away from home. However, they are coming off a loss to Iowa State by a score of 78-67.
For the season, the Wildcats are 4-3 on the road, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.
Today’s over/under line of 127.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Kansas State’s games this season (145.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
Kansas State Wildcats Stats
Against Iowa State, the Kansas State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 74.1 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 44.9% in the game. Leading the team in scoring was Arthur Kaluma with 16 points. Cam Carter also added 12 points for the Wildcats.
This season, the Kansas State defense has been impressive, holding the 80th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.5 threes per game vs. Houston. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%.
Houston Cougars
After their 75-68 win over BYU, Houston is 17-2 on the season and has won three straight games. The Cougars are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, and they have gone 10-0 in their last ten games at home.
On the season, Houston has been favored in 18 of their 19 games, and they have gone 16-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin at home is +31.8, compared to +3.7 on the road.
On the season, the over/under record in Houston games is 6-12 and today’s over/under line of 127.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (133.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 123 points. In their last five games, the over/under record is 2-3 with an average scoring total of 122 points.
Houston Cougars Stats
In their recent game, the Cougars’ offense concluded with 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.9 points per contest. LJ Cryer led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Jamal Shead contributed 16 points for the Cougars.
Currently, the Cougars’ defense holds the 1st rank in the nation, allowing 51.9 points per game. Against BYU, the Cougars’ defense gave up 68 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, BYU only made 7 free-throws.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | KANST | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 74.1 (207th) | 73.9 (224th) |
| FG % | 43% (259th) | 43% (267th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 31% (305th) | 35% (113rd) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 24.1 (97th) | 22 (191st) |
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Wildcats are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Wildcats are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 2-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Wildcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Cougars’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Kansas State Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars Free Pick: Kansas State +14.5
In this Cougars vs. Cougars matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Cougars at -14.5. While we project the Cougars to win 76-68, our recommendation is to bet on the Wildcats for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 127.5, and our model projects the Wildcats and Cougars to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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