The Houston Cougars will hit the floor running against the away South Florida Bulls Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Houston Cougars betting line opened as -17.5-point favorites 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.
South Florida Bulls vs Houston Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Florida Bulls will look to cover the spread vs the Houston Cougars on Saturday, as the Bulls are 9-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cougars are 7-6 ATS. South Florida is 8-11 against the total, while Houston is 7-6 versus the total betting line.
The Houston Cougars sit at No. 71 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the South Florida Bulls sit at No. 288 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Houston's No. 46-rated squad against South Florida's No. 53-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Houston rates No. 137 in the country with 6.94 per game, while their foes tonight, the South Florida Bulls rank No. 254 nationally with 4.05 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Florida got 18 points from Chris Perry but lost anyway, 64-54, to Central Florida on Wednesday at Sun Dome.
Houston got 16 points from Damyean Dotson but lost anyway, 77-73, to Southern Methodist on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
South Florida at Tulane, Wednesday, January 27th
Houston at Tulsa, Wednesday, January 27th