The No. 5 Houston Cougars (15-2, 2-2 Big 12) welcome the UCF Knights (11-5, 2-2) to Fertitta Center Saturday. Tip is set for noon ET (BIG12). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the UCF vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Cougars beat the No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders 77-54 at home Wednesday, covering as a 13-point favorite.'Houston is No. 5 in the . It is 9-7-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and 4-2 ATS over their last 6. The Cougars are 2-2 straight up and ATS in Big 12 action. They are led by G LJ Cryer, who is averaging 15.2 points per game.
The Knights beat the Texas Longhorns 77-71 Wednesday, covering as an 8.5-point road underdog. They have traded off winning and losing over their last 5 games yet were 4-1 ATS over that span. They are 1-1 straight up and ATS in Big 12 action. UCF is 1-4 ATS in road or neutral-court games. It is led by G Jaylin Sellers, who is averaging 17.9 points per game.
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