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Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Billikens vs Cougars CBB Odds
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(7-2) Saint Louis Billikens vs. Houston Cougars (9-0)
Date: Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Houston Cougars -9
CBB Betting Total: 128.5
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This matchup features the Saint Louis Billikens out of the Atlantic 10 and the undefeated and the 24th ranked Houston Cougars out of the American Athletic.
Last time these teams met was in December of 2017 where the Cougars blew out the Billikens 77-58. Overall they have split the last ten meetings, winning five games a piece so this should prove to be a good matchup.
Saint Louis Billikens
The Billikens have had a solid start to the 2018 season, having won seven of their first nine games. Two of their best wins so far include a road win against Seton Hall and a home win against Butler. Now is another test for the Billikens as they start to prepare for their conference schedule.
Compared to the rest of division one basketball, the Billikens do not have the best offensive numbers. they only average 67.0 points per game, which ranks them at 321st. As a team they shoot 42.6% and from beyond the arc they shoot 32.7%. Their worst stat is their free throw shooting, as they only shoot 59.4% from the line. However, they are a solid rebounding team an average 40.6 boards per game. If the Billikens are going to pull the upset they must make their free throws and continue to give themselves second chance opportunities with their ability to rebound.
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Despite their lack of offense, the defense has picked up the slack. They allow an average 61.7 points per game an allow 37.9% from the field and 26.9% from beyond the arc. Look for the defense to be a key if the Billikens are going to upset the Cougars.
Houston Cougars
As shown by their record, the Cougars are perfect this season. They have several good wins, including a home win over the LSU Tigers which could prove to be important when the season gets closer to the end.
The offense for the Cougars has been decent but still needs improvement if they are going to continue their undefeated streak. They average 76.1 points per game and shoot about 44.9% from the field. The Cougars are also a very good rebounding team as they average 41.2 boards per game.
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The defense has been the backbone for the Cougars as they allow 59.8 points per game. They allow opponents to shoot 37.7% from the field and 26.5% from deep range. If they can continue to play this high pressure defense and can close out their opponents, they will continue to win.
CBB Betting Trends:
- SLU are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
- HOU are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Free Saint Louis Billikens vs. Houston Cougars NCAAB Prediction:
The Cougars continue their hot start an improve to 10-0.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: OVER 128.5
Even though both teams have pretty good defenses, there will still be enough scoring to push the total over.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Saint Louis 64 – Houston 75
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