The Wichita State Shockers (15-13, 8-8 AAC) are set to take on the No. 1 Houston Cougars (27-2, 15-1) on Thursday at Fertitta Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wichita State vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Shockers covered as 6-point road underdogs in Sunday’s 83-76 win against Tulane. Wichita State has secured a victory in 6 of its last 10 games.
The Cougars defeated Eastern Carolina 76-57 on Saturday while failing to cover as 20.5-point road favorites. Houston has won 9 games in a row and is firmly positioned for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.