The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will be trying to slam the Houston Cougars on Saturday when the teams tip off at Reynolds Center in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane betting line opened as 3.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Houston Cougars vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Houston Cougars have watched them go 18-7 and 10-10 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are at 12-11 and 13-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 10-12, while the Houston Cougars have a 9-11 mark.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane sit at No. 197 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Houston Cougars sit at No. 58 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tulsa's No. 230-ranked scoring average of 67.78 PPG, against a Houston Cougars defense rated No. 25 and allowing 64 PPG. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane FG% has averaged 42.57% to date this season, less than the Houston Cougars shooters have managed so far (46.34% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars blew out Tulane on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 91-62 win at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Tulsa was crushed on Tuesday, getting blown out by Memphis and falling by a 66-44 score at FedExForum.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Southern Methodist, Saturday, February 18th
Tulsa at Central Florida, Tuesday, February 14th