Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs:-The Houston Cougars won their last game against Tulsa, 80-42. As for fouls, the Cougars walked away with 16 while Tulsa amassed 11 fouls. They also made 4 of his 29 shots he made from a 3-point land. Tulsa shot his 57.1% of the Charity Streak, filling in 8 of 14 shots. Additionally, Tulsa he took down 26 boards (6 offensive, 20 defensive) but recorded no rejections. Tulsa dealt 10 dimes and 4 steals in the matchup.
On defense, Houston allowed the other team to take him 27.8% off the floor on 15 of 54 shots. They also had 21 assists in that game, along with nine turnovers and four steals. In terms of rebound volume, they scored 50, 15 of which were of the offensive kind, with Charity Cougars firing from his strip, he knocked down 5 of 6 at odds of 83.3%. Houston finished the game with a 46.3% field goal percentage (31 of 67) and made 13 of 35 shots from outside the perimeter.
Marcus Sasser is a contributor to the game. He scored 25 points on 10 of 17 shots. He stood on the court for his 27 minutes and recorded three rebounds. He completed his 58.8% of the field and had two assists.
Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs
The Houston Cougars will take on the SMU Mustangs on Thursday night at the Charles Koch Arena. With that in mind, check out our college basketball odds series, which includes Houston SMU predictions and picks. Houston has one of the best teams in the country and he is currently second in the national ballot with a record of 23-2. The Cougars are an impressive 8-0. Temple’s heartbreaking loss is the only downside to the team’s schedule. Kelvin Sampson’s team looks like a contender once again.
SMU has struggled a lot this season with a 9-17 record and his 4-9 record in conference play. Head coach Rob Lanier has been a successful freshman season for the Mustangs and his tenure at Georgia State. A bad year was unexpected after SMU won 24 games last season.
Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs Details
| Event Name | Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs |
| Date | Thursday, February 16, 2023 |
| Venue | Moody Coliseum in University Park, TX |
| Category | Sports |
Houston-SMU Odds
- Houston Cougars: -16.5 (-102)
- SMU Mustangs: +16.5 (-120)
- Over: 138.5 (-110)
- Under: 138.5 (-110)
Houston (23-2, 11-1 AAC) will head into this game after an 80-42 win against Tulsa, which has now won five straight games. Marcus Sasser hit 5-of-10 long range shots for 25 points. After an ankle injury, Terrance Arceneaux is unlikely to be available. In both KenPom and adjusted efficiency on both ends of the floor, the Cougars rank first overall.
The SMU Mustangs (9-17, 4-9 AAC) were defeated by the Wichita State Shockers in double overtime on the road for the third time in four games. Zhuric Phelps (26), Efe Odigie (21), Samuell Williamson (19) and Zach Nutall (15) led the Mustangs’ bench in score, with just two points. In KenPom’s rankings, SMU is ranked 189th overall with a 236th offensive efficiency rating and 132nd defensive efficiency rating.
SMU vs. Houston picks
SportsLine’s model tilts in total, predicting 141 total points. The model also shows that one side of the spread hits him more than 70% of the time. A selection of models is available exclusively from SportsLine.
The model from SportsLine projects a total of 141 points, which is leaning Over. One side of the spread receives more than 70% of the time, according to the model. Only SportsLine provides the model’s recommendation.
Houston at SMU picks and predictions
The forecast expects SMU to cover the spread with 55.0% certainty, based on current against-the-spread patterns. Both Houston and SMU’s predictions include current player injuries, offensive and defensive matchups, recent games, and key player performances this season.
Prediction
Houston 79, SMU 62
Moneyline
PASS.
At 14 times the potential return, the Moneyline is unplayable in this matchup.
Against the spread
LEAN HOUSTON -15.5 (-110).
The Cougars have been playing fantastic basketball lately, despite 15.5 points seeming like a lot. They have the best defense in college basketball, allowing just 55 points per game and shooting 35.2 percent from the field on the road, where they are 8-0. In their last nine road games, the Cougars are 8-1 ATS, 5-1 ATS in their last six Thursday games, and 5-1 ATS in their last six road games versus a team with a losing home record. In the previous five games between these 2 teams, the favorite has been 4-1 ATS.
Over/Under
BET OVER 137.5 (-115).
Houston is 4-1 in its last five games, while SMU is 8-2 in its previous 10. After a ATS win, the Mustangs are 4-0 in their last four games, 10-1 in their last 11 games following an outright loss, and 7-1 in their last eight home games. Houston’s defense is tremendous, but a late rally from SMU backed by their partisan fans will be what gets the Over to victory.
FAQ
Has SMU ever won a national championship basketball?
SMU's record stands at 1,377–1,237 in 104 years of basketball. SMU has won 16 conference championships, had 11 All-Americans, and 23 NBA Draft selections in their 12 NCAA Tournament appearances.
How many Final Fours does Houston have?
Houston will host the NCAA Men's Final Four for the fourth time in 2023. When John Wooden's UCLA beat Villanova and became the Champions for the fifth consecutive year, we hosted this event at the Astrodome for the first time in 1971.