The Norfolk State Spartans (5-2) and the No. 1 Houston Cougars (6-0) meet Tuesday at Fertitta Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Norfolk State vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Spartans of Norfolk State from the MEAC are battled tested and won’t be fazed by a trip to face the newly-minted No. 1 team in the nation. This is a team that has traveled to Baylor and to UCLA already and scored a nice road win at Monmouth.
The Cougars squeaked by Kent State 49-44 over the weekend despite shooting just 32.0% (16 of 50), including a dismal 11.8% (2 of 17) from downtown. Houston also turned the ball over 23 times, although it outrebounded Kent State 56-33. Houston had opened 5-0 ATS in its first 5 outings before failing to as 19-point favorites against the Golden Flashes Saturday.