Houston (5-2) vs Troy (5-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Fertitta Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston -25.5 / Troy +25.5 — Over/Under: 134.5
The Troy Trojans are visiting the Houston Cougars on Tuesday, December 10th at the Fertitta Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Troy Trojans vs Houston Cougars Prediction.
Houston Cougars Preview
The Houston Cougars have a 5-3 record this season and are coming off a 79-51 in over Butler. The Cougars are 4-4 against the spread, and 4-4 in over/under while having a 4-0 home record.
Offensively, Houston is averaging 78.9 points per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. Defensively, they allow just 58.3 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the nation. The Cougars shoot 45.6% from the field (176th) and 43.3% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the nation. The Cougars shoot with 74.5% from the free-throw line (93rd), and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game (90th).
LJ Cryer leads Houston in scoring this season, with an average of 15.3 points, while Emanuel Sharp adds 14.6 points and 3 rebounds per game.
Troy Trojans Preview
The Troy Trojans have a 5-3 record this season and are coming off an 87-74 win over Eastern Kentucky. The Trojans are 5-3 against the spread, and 5-3 in over/under while having a 2-2 road record this season.
Offensively, Troy is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 207th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.6 points per game (170th). The Trojans shoot 47.1% from the field (97th) and 31.6% from beyond the arc (266th). The Trojans shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line (83rd) and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (263rd).
Myles Rigsby leads Troy in scoring this season, with 14 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Tayton Conerway adds 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and a team-high 4.8 assists.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 50 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Troy has lost six of its last seven road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 36 night games at Fertitta Center.
Why the Troy Trojans will win
- Troy has won four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
- Troy has won the first half in each of its last six night games.
Troy Trojans vs Houston Cougars Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2009, Houston won 93-85 at home. In this Troy Trojans vs Houston Cougars Prediction, Houston is coming as a -25.5 home favorites. Houston is better both offensively, scoring 4.6 points more than Troy, and defensively, allowing 12.3 points less. The Cougars are winning by an average of 20.6 points this season and have better-shooting percentages than Troy both in field goals and three-pointers. But Houston is 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games, while Troy is 3-1 against the spread. The Cougars are third-best in 3-point percentage nationally and the Trojans are a top-100 team in field goal percentage. Both teams are 6-2 to the over in their last 8 games combined, so I’m expecting another high-scoring affair. Take over the total.