Hofheinz Pavilion will host Cougars vs. Aggies action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The Aggies will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 0-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cougars are 2-2 ATS. North Carolina A&T is 0-0 against the total, while Houston is 3-1 versus the number.



View North Carolina AT vs Houston Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Cougars at No. 108 and the Aggies at No. 143 heading into this contest. Handicapping models at Odds Shark project a 82-68 result in favor of the Cougars.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Houston's No. 18 nationally ranked offense (79.7 points per game) against a Aggies defense that sits as the No. 317 at 76.2 PPG. The Cougars have been averaging 48.5% from the field, more than the Aggies have managed so far this season (41.2% on average).

Defensively, North Carolina A&T features the nation's No. 324-rated defense on the road, allowing 82.4 points per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 71 nationally in scoring at home.

North Carolina A&T was an 82-66 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Ohio. North Carolina A&T suffered an 82-66 loss against Ohio on Friday, getting 15 points from DaMetrius Upchurch in a losing effort at Ohio University Convocation Center.

Last time out for Houston, they were a 90-80 Sportsbook as they battled Rogers State at home. Jonathon Simmons scored 25 points for Houston on Wednesday, leading the Cougars to a 90-80 win over Rogers State at Hofheinz Pavilion.


Houston Cougars Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Texas State are 2-2
After playing Rogers State are 0-1
After a win are 5-5

A few Aggies at Cougars trends to consider:
Houston is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games


Next up:
North Carolina A&T home to Carver Bible, Tuesday, January 3
Houston home to Texas State, Friday, December 30