Houston Cougars vs Southern Methodist Mustangs College Basketball Betting Preview

The Southern Methodist Mustangs will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Wednesday when they play host to the Houston Cougars at Moody Coliseum-Dallas in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the Houston Cougars before tip-off in this one found them as -4.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.

Houston Cougars vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Houston Cougars will look to cover the spread vs the Southern Methodist Mustangs on Wednesday, as the Cougars are 14-9-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Mustangs are 9-13-2 ATS. Houston is 10-14 against the total, while Southern Methodist is 12-12 versus the total betting line.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 31-rated Houston Cougars taking on the No. 55-rated Southern Methodist Mustangs in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Southern Methodist's No. 198-ranked offense, averaging 70.76 PPG, against a Cougars defense that ranks No. 25 at 65.32 PPG. The Mustangs field goal percentage has averaged 44.89% so far, less than the Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.89% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Houston cruised to victory on Sunday, running East Carolina out of the gym and running up a 109-58 score at Health and PE Arena.

Jahmal McMurray scored 28 points for Southern Methodist on Saturday, but the Shockers managed a 84-78 victory over the Mustangs at Moody Coliseum-Dallas.

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