Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Houston when they take on the Tulane Green Wave on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Tulane sat as 11.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Tulane Green Wave battles the Houston Cougars, currently sitting with a 17-7 mark (9-10 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 13-5-1 for the Tulane Green Wave and 8-11 for the Houston Cougars.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 295-ranked Tulane Green Wave and the No. 82-rated Houston Cougars in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tulane's No. 220-ranked scoring average of 69.04 PPG, against a Houston Cougars defense rated No. 28 and allowing 64.08 PPG. The Tulane Green Wave FG% has averaged 39.77% to date this season, less than the Houston Cougars shooters have managed so far (46.06% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston got 31 points from Damyean Dotson en route to a 82-64 victory over Central Florida on Wednesday at Hofheinz Pavilion.
The Green Wave endured a 74-65 loss at the hands of the Pirates on Saturday, despite a 16-point effort from Cameron Reynolds at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Tulsa, Saturday, February 11th
Tulane at Southern Methodist, Wednesday, February 15th