Texas State Bobcats vs. Houston Cougars ATS Prediction 12/04/19

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It will be a matchup between two tremendous defenses when the Houston Cougars (3-2) meet the Texas State Bobcats (6-2) at Fertitta Center. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Texas State Bobcats vs. Houston Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars had no trouble getting past the Houston Baptist Huskies 112-73, while the Bobcats defeated the Hartford Hawks 69-55.

Texas State played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 18.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (below their season average of 34.1). For those same stats, Hartford had marks of 24.9 and 25.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Houston dominated every facet of their game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.601 (above their season average of 0.527). For those same stats, Houston Baptist put up marks of 16.4 and 0.415, respectively. Nate Hinton played well for Houston with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Alonzo Sule had a good game for Texas State, contributing 14 points and 14 rebounds.

This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to last season, Houston ranks 16th in offensive efficiency and Texas State ranks 19th in defensive efficiency.

Texas State Bobcats vs. Houston Cougars Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – Houston, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Houston ranks first in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Texas State ranks 218th (3.8).
  • The Cougars rank seventh in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Bobcats rank 70th (37.6).
  • Texas State is 17th in the nation with 10.4 assists allowed per game while Houston is 20th with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
  • The Cougars rank 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Bobcats rank 245th (20.4).
  • Houston ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Texas State ranks 168th (6.4).