The Central Florida Knights will be trying to slam the Houston Cougars on Wednesday when the teams tip off at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Houston Cougars were listed as -5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Florida Knights sit at 11-14 (16-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Houston Cougars are currently 19-8 (12-9-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Central Florida is 10-14 OU, and Houston is 11-11 OU.
The Central Florida Knights sit at No. 281 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Houston Cougars sit at No. 117 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Central Florida's No. 189-ranked scoring average of 70.32 PPG, against a Houston Cougars defense rated No. 103 and allowing 69.56 PPG. The Central Florida Knights FG% has averaged 43.86% to date this season, less than the Houston Cougars shooters have managed so far (46.37% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Damyean Dotson scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 69-66 to Temple at Hofheinz Pavilion on Sunday).
Matt Williams scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Knights to a win (they lost 75-67 to Tulsa at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena on Sunday).
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Connecticut, Sunday, February 28th
Central Florida at Temple, Saturday, February 27th