Last year Rodney Terry filled in admirably when head Texas head coach Chris Beard was forced out at mid-season. Terry led the Longhorns to the Big 12 Tournament championship. Most important of all, the Longhorns made the Elite Eight. As a result of that success, Terry was hired as the permanent head coach. This year, things have not gone well with the College Basketball lines. And Terry has not impressed fans and gamblers whining about opposing players and fans flashing “Horns Down” signs. Saturday, Texas plays at the national power Houston Cougars.
Texas Longhorns vs. Houston Cougars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 17, 2024, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fertitta Center, Houston, TX. |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Texas Longhorns Team Overview
Overall, the Texas Longhorns are 16-8 straight up, 9-15 against the spread, and 13-11 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Texas has national metrics of 100th for scoring offense, 29th for field goal percentage, 20th for 3-point field goal percentage, 62nd for free throw percentage, and 210th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Texas is 76th for scoring defense, 123rd for field goal percentage permitted, 263rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 60th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Texas has covered four of its previous six games. Texas has gone over the total in three of its last five outings. First among Texas scorers is G Max Abmas with 17.7 points per game. F Dylan Disu adds 16.9 points per contest. And then G Tyrese Hunter brings 11.3 points per matchup.
There were questions about whether or not Terry could handle the permanent HC position at Texas. Correlate that the Longhorns have been one of the worst values on the board in the Big 12. Worrying about opponents’ antics is a sign of weakness. A tough program with a championship mindset would thrive on it.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Overall, the Houston Cougars are 21-3 straight up, 11-12-1 against the spread, and 9-15 over/under the total. Houston has national metrics of 195th for scoring offense, 263rd for field goal percentage, 148th for 3-point field goal percentage, 305th for free throw percentage, and 23rd for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Houston is 1st for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 33rd for defensive rebounding.
Late on Houston has covered three of its previous eight games. Houston has gone over the total in three of its last four outings. First among Houston scorers is LJ Cryer with 14.8 points per game. G Jamal Shead adds 12.7 points and 5.8 assists per outing. Nd then G Emanuel Sharp adds 12.2 points per contest.
Houston has led the Big 12 from the start and is the favorite to take the regular season title. The Cougars’ defense is suffocating and a weapon against anyone they face.
Texas at Houston SBG Free Picks
Late on, Houston got the cash in its last two meetings against Texas. The last meeting between these teams went over the total. Specifically at Houston, Houston beat the College basketball lines in three of their last four matchups with Texas. The last meeting between these teams at Houston went under the total. Texas is overmatched in this spot.
Texas at Houston SBG Best Bet: Houston Cougars.