Temple looks to cover the Owls-Cougars pointspread on Sunday and improve its overall 15-11 mark when they host Houston in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Houston Cougars opened as -1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Temple Owls sport a record of 15-11 and 14-12 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Houston Cougars have 20-5 and 12-8-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-12 for the Temple Owls and 8-13 for the Houston Cougars.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Temple Owls rated this week at No. 105 and the Houston Cougars sitting at No. 31.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Temple's No. 203 nationally ranked offense (70.38 points per game) against a Houston Cougars defense that sits as the No. 22 at 64.84 PPG. The Temple Owls have been averaging 42.71% from the field, less than the Cougars have managed so far this season (46.19% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston earned a 67-62 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, getting 16 points from Corey Davis Jr. at Health and PE Arena.
The Owls got 17 points from Obi Enechionyia, but it was Wichita State that prevailed in a 93-86 final on Thursday at Charles Koch Arena.
- Houston is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Temple is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Temple is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 6 games
- Temple is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Memphis, Thursday, February 22nd
Temple at Central Florida, Sunday, February 25th
