Houston vs Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 26

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  • Houston is a -3.5 point favorite vs Alabama
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Houston / Alabama TV channel: TBS

The Houston Cougars visit MGM Grand Garden Arena to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Nov. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Las Vegas, NV.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Houston vs. Alabama Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-3.5 -115O 149.5 -105-185
Alabama +3.5 -105U 149.5 -115+150

Houston vs Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+17.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 29 games (+12.05 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 34 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+4.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 36 games (+1.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Alabama have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 0.4% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -53.33% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 44.19% ROI

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 2-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 2.01% ROI
  • 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (927 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Alabama allowed 84.1 points per game (2,102 points/25 games) last season — tied for highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6

Alabama allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (245/799) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Alabama allowed 79.8 points per game (2,713 points/34 games) last season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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