The Texas Longhorns (16-8, 5-6 Big 12) pay a visit to the No. 3 Houston Cougars (21-3, 8-3) Saturday. Tip-off from Fertitta Center is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Texas vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Texas routed the West Virginia Mountaineers 94-58 Feb. 10, while covering as a 13-point home favorite. Texas shot 51.4% from the field and 46.9% from deep as F Dylan Disu scored a game-high 27 points in the win. Texas has won 2 of their last 3 games, covering the spread in both wins.
Houston picked up a 67-62 win vs. the Cincinnati Bearcats Feb. 10, failing to cover as a 5.5-point road favorite. The Cougars have held opponents to under 65 points in consecutive games. Houston has won back-to-back games and is 7-1 in its last 8 overall.
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