A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Houston Cougars taking on the Connecticut Huskies Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Houston Cougars in this one, their betting line was listed as 9.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Houston Cougars vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Connecticut Huskies sport a record of 20-8 and 12-12-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Houston Cougars have 20-8 and 13-9-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-14-1 for the Connecticut Huskies and 12-11 for the Houston Cougars.
This game puts the Connecticut Huskies, most recently No. 23 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Houston Cougars, who rate No. 89 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Connecticut's No. 128-rated squad against Houston's No. 59-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Connecticut rates No. 144 in the country with 6.93 per game, while their foes tonight, the Houston Cougars rank No. 147 nationally with 6.89 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Central Florida out of the gym and running up a 88-61 score at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena.
Connecticut cruised to victory on Thursday, running South Florida out of the gym and running up a 81-51 score at Sun Dome.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Cincinnati, Thursday, March 3rd
Connecticut at Southern Methodist, Thursday, March 3rd