The BYU Cougars (2-1) will travel to the Fertitta Center to square off against the Houston Cougars (1-0). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
BYU Cougars at Houston Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. Houston had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets 84-56, while BYU beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 68-63.
BYU had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.125) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 23.0). Houston, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 11.1). Houston rallied around Quentin Grimes, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Jake Toolson, meanwhile played well for BYU, finishing with 22 points.
Houston won the sole game between these two teams last year, 76-62. Houston’s 36.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over BYU, who had a rate of 26.5.
BYU Cougars vs. Houston Cougars Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Houston ranks eighth in rebounds per game (40.7) while BYU ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Houston ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while BYU ranks 88th (5.7).
- Houston averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. BYU ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
- Houston ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while BYU ranks 156th (13.1).
- Houston ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while BYU ranks 155th (3.2).
