Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Troy vs Houston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Houston.
Troy vs Houston Prediction
Betting on today's Trojans and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 133 points, with Houston being favored by -26.5 over Troy.
Troy vs. Houston Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Troy Trojans at Houston Cougars
- Where: Houston at Fertitta Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds HOU -26.5, TROY +3250 | HOU -13500 O/U 133
Trojans Preview: Can Troy Secure a Road Victory?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans improved to 5-3 on the season with an 84-74 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday. Troy, playing at home, entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Troy led 41-36 at halftime and added 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.
Trojans Offense Breakdown
Troy's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 58% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 66%, thanks to 63.6% shooting on two-pointers and 47.1% from beyond the arc. They also knocked down 90% of their free throws, hitting 18 of 20 attempts.
Myles Rigsby led the way with 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Jerrell Bellamy added 18 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 71.4%. Devontae Blanton and George Kimble III each chipped in 14 points, with Kimble dishing out 5 assists despite struggling with his shot, going 0 for 6 from three-point range.
Trojans Team Defense
Despite Troy's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 58% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 29 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans gave up 21 baskets on 33 attempts, resulting in a 63% shooting performance.
From three-point range, Troy's defense allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% success rate. The opposing team also capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, making 18 of 20 for 90%. Troy conceded 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cougars Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Houston?
Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Houston improved to 5-3 on the season with a dominant 79-51 win over Butler on Saturday. The Cougars, playing at home, were -17.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points (130) fell just under the O/U line of 134.
Leading 28-18 at halftime, Houston exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Butler to 33 points. The Cougars’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their victory.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Houston Cougars put up 79 points, shooting 53.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-18, and were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 6 of their attempts.
Houston grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. L.J. Cryer led the way with 20 points and 4 made threes, while Emanuel Sharp also hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Terrance Arceneaux added 14 points, and Milos Uzan contributed 13 points and 3 assists.
Cougars Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Houston Cougars couldn’t slow down their opponent, who scored 51 points on 53% shooting. Houston allowed 23 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, giving up a 54% success rate inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Cougars' defense saw their opponent hit 9 of 18 shots, a 50% clip. Houston also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they converted all their attempts. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Trojans vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Troy has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 1-3-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Trojans have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Troy posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Cougars have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Troy vs Houston Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Troy +26.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.