Houston Cougars vs Central Florida Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Houston Cougars, currently holding the top spot in the Big 12 conference with a record of 30-7, will face off against the Central Florida Knights, who are in 11th place in the conference with a record of 15-13. Both teams are in their first season in the Big 12. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7:00 PM EST. Houston is favored to win by 8.5 points according to betting odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cougars -400 | Golden Knights +307

Spread: Cougars -8.5 (-110) | Golden Knights +8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 80%.

Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars secured their seventh consecutive victory with a thrilling 87-85 win over Oklahoma, maintaining their position as the #1 team in the country. Despite a 15-point comeback from Oklahoma, Jamal Shead's last-second put-back secured the win for the Cougars. LJ Cryer led the team with 23 points, J'Wan Roberts contributed 20 points, and Shead added 14 points on a stellar 57% shooting night. Head coach Kelvin Sampson emphasized the team's strategy to get the ball to the rim for the game-winning shot. In their first season in the Big 12, the Cougars have excelled in multiple areas, including scoring defense, field goal defense, and efficient ball handling. With a power ranking of 26, the Cougars rank 174th in offense and demonstrate strong defensive statistics, allowing an average of 56.21 points per game. They are 26-3 this season, shooting 43.38% from the field, and excelling defensively with a 37.69% field goal allowed rate. These impressive statistics place the Cougars among the top teams in the NCAAB. EMOTIONAL… But ROAD WARRIORS 2️⃣6️⃣-3️⃣ On to The Next One #ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/pWBlgYaY0M