The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-17, 1-10 AAC) visit the No. 2 Houston Cougars (22-2, 10-1) on Wednesday. The American Athletic Conference game tips off at the Fertitta Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulsa vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Tulsa is mired in last place in the 11-team AAC and has won just once since Dec. 16. Over that stretch, the Golden Hurricane is 1-11 and has lost 4 games by 15 points or more. UT has lost by 20-plus points in 2 of its last 3 games against Houston.
The Cougars, the AAC’s leader by 2 games in the circuit standings, have held opponents to just 55.6 points per game (3rd NCAA-I). On Dec. 28, UH defeated Tulsa 89-58. Houston held UT to a 33.9% mark from the floor and has held foes under 35% shooting 9 times this season.