Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Houston Cougars NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Houston Cougars will hit the floor running against the away Southern Methodist Mustangs Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Houston sat as -8-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Houston Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Southern Methodist Mustangs will look to cover the spread vs the Houston Cougars on Thursday, as the Mustangs are 7-10-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cougars are 10-8 ATS. Southern Methodist is 9-9 against the total, while Houston is 8-10 versus the total betting line.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 31-rated Houston Cougars and the No. 55-ranked Southern Methodist Mustangs, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Houston has the nation's No. 69-rated offensive output, at 77.64 PPG. The visiting Southern Methodist Mustangs defense ranks No. 6 allowing on average 62.57 PPG. The Cougars FG% has averaged 46.22% so far, less than the Houston Mustangs marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.58% per game.