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Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on CFE Arena Sunday as the Central Florida Knights look to beat the odds vs the Houston Cougars in NCAA hoops betting action.
Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Knights Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Houston Cougars opened as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Knights Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Florida Knights sit at 10-13 (8-11-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Houston Cougars are currently 9-14 (8-13 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Central Florida is 8-7 OU, and Houston is 7-12 OU.
The Knights - Cougars odds would favor the Cougars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Central Florida is rated No. 313 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Houston is at No. 242.
How Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Knights Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Central Florida's No. 142 nationally ranked offense (66.96 points per game) against a Houston Cougars defense that sits as the No. 162 at 67.48 PPG. The Central Florida Knights have been averaging 43.56% from the field, more than the Cougars have managed so far this season (38.5% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston suffered a 75-69 loss against Southern Methodist on Thursday, getting 17 points from Jherrod Stiggers in a losing effort at Hofheinz Pavilion.
The Knights got 18 points from Kasey Wilson as Central Florida ran past South Florida 73-62 on Wednesday at CFE Arena.
Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Knights Betting Odds Trends
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Houston is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games
Central Florida is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Central Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Florida's last 6 games
Central Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at South Florida, Tuesday, February 17th
Central Florida at Tulane, Thursday, February 19th
