Liacouras Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Temple Owls and the visiting Houston Cougars in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Houston Cougars opened as 6.5-point underdogs 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 sit at 6-5 (5-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Houston Cougars are currently 11-2 (4-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Temple is 7-3 OU, and Houston is 6-2 OU.
The Temple Owls sit at No. 147 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Houston Cougars sit at No. 77 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Temple's No. 181 nationally ranked offense (71.27 points per game) against a Houston Cougars defense that sits as the No. 130 at 69.69 PPG. The Temple Owls have been averaging 40.39% from the field, less than the Cougars have managed so far this season (47.17% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars grabbed a 73-67 win over the Bulls on Wednesday, behind a 20-point effort from Devonta Pollard at Sun Dome.
The Owls grabbed a 77-70 win over the Bearcats on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from Quenton DeCosey at Fifth Third Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Tulane, Tuesday, January 5th
Temple at Connecticut, Tuesday, January 5th