The Tulsa Golden Hurricane hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Hofheinz Pavilion against the Houston Cougars.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Houston Cougars betting line as 0-point in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Houston Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Cougars are 13-6 so far on the season, and 7-7 ATS vs the number. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane, meanwhile, are 13-6 and 10-7-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Houston go 7-7 and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane go 8-10 on betting totals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 86-rated Houston Cougars and the No. 71-ranked Tulsa Golden Hurricane, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Tulsa is ranked No. 212 in NCAA basketball at 34.63 per game. Contrast that with Houston's No. 53 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Houston is the No. 151-ranked team in the country at 6.79 per game, while Tulsa rates No. 108 at 7.37 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Hurricane grabbed a 75-60 win over the Knights on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from James Woodard at Reynolds Center.
Wes VanBeck scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 71-62 to South Florida at Hofheinz Pavilion on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Tulsa home to Tulane, Saturday, January 30th
Houston at East Carolina, Saturday, January 30th