Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Mustangs vs. Cougars CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (6-8) SMU Mustangs vs. Houston Cougars (14-1)
- Date: Thursday, January 5th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Mustangs +1500 | Cougars -4500
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: SMU +20 | Houston -20 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 130.5
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SMU Mustangs
Through 14 games, SMU has a 6-8 overall record. Out of 5 games road games this season, the Mustangs have a record of 1-4. Having been the underdog in 7 games, the Mustangs have gone 2-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +20 underdogs on the spread. SMU currently has a record of 1-0 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 5-8.
Coming into the game, Zhuric Phelps is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.36 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Phelps is grabbing 4.21 rebounds and adding 2.57 assists. SMU’s second-leading scorer is Zach Nutall, who has hit 44.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.43 points per game.
The Mustangs’ offense heads into the game ranked 103rd in the NCAA at 74.4 points per contest. SMU’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.43% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 186th in overall field goal percentage at 44.4%. When the Mustangs have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, SMU is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.9 per contest, placing them just 446th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average of 37.5 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 9.5 offensive boards per game.
Houston Cougars
Houston heads into their matchup vs SMU with a record of 14-1 and riding a 5-game win streak. Currently, the Cougars have been the home team 10 times, sitting with a record of 9-1. Getting ready to play for the 15 times as the favorite, Houston has gone 14-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Cougars come into this game as -20 point favorites. Houston currently have a record of 2-0 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 12-1.
Coming into the game, Marcus Sasser is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.87 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Sasser is grabbing 2.8 rebounds and adding 2.73 assists. Houston’s second-leading scorer is Tramon Mark, who has hit 42.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.07 points per game.
Offensively, the Cougars come into the game as an above-average unit, averaging 75.8 points per game, good for 65th in the NCAA. Houston’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.81% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 62nd in overall field goal percentage at 46.9%. When the Cougars have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Houston is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.6 per contest, placing them just 621st in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 39.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 13.4 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- SMU is 5-0 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Mustangs are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- SMU is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- The Mustangs are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Cougars are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
Free SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Houston Cougars -20
For today’s matchup between the SMU Mustangs and the Houston Cougars our analysis points to the best beting being to take Houston to pick up the win and cover the spread as -20 point favorites. Houston will look to flex their muscles on the boards, as they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in college basketball. Look for their strong inside play to play a key factor in the Cougars covering at -20.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Houston ATS
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