SMU Mustangs at Houston Cougars ATS Prediction 01/15/20

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the SMU Mustangs (12-3, 2-1 AAC) head to Houston to play the Cougars (12-4, 2-1 AAC). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

SMU Mustangs vs. Houston Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams lost a winnable game in their last game. The Cougars fell to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 63-61, while the Mustangs were defeated by the East Carolina Pirates, 71-68.

SMU did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (20-24; 83.3 percent) while Houston held Tulsa to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.7 (below their season average of 28.4). Caleb Mills played a key role for Houston with 22 points. Meanwhile, Isiaha Mike led the way for SMU, contributing 21 points and five rebounds.

The Cougars dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, Houston won 90-79. Houston had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 18.5). SMU, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (21-26; 80.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Houston ranks 12th with 112.9 points per 100 possessions and SMU is eighth (114.0).

SMU Mustangs at Houston Cougars Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – Houston, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Houston ranks 144th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while SMU ranks 260th (26.7).
  • The Cougars rank 15th in blocks per game (5.6) while the Mustangs rank 104th (3.3).
  • Houston ranks third in rebounds per game (43.0) while SMU ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7).
  • The Mustangs rank 14th in assists per game (16.8) while the Cougars rank 118th (13.7).
  • Houston ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while SMU ranks 111th (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 9.7 for the season.