- Houston (21-2) are -11.5 point favorites vs Temple (14-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN2
The Houston Cougars (21-2) visit Liacouras Center to take on the Temple Owls (14-9) on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Philadelphia.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).
The Houston vs. Temple Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -11.5 -110 | O 131.5 -110 | -650 |
| Temple | +11.5 -110 | U 131.5 -110 | +450 |
Houston vs Temple Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 70.7% confidence.
Houston vs Temple Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and Temple, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 41 of their last 48 games (+25.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 45 games (+10.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 away games (+9.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.65 Units / 42% ROI)
Temple Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 47 games (+15.80 Units / 30% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 44 games (+11.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 42 games (+7.35 Units / 16% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.75 Units / 22% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has gone 14-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI).
- 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.65 Units / -13.81% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -8.51% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.39% ROI
Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Temple has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 0% ROI).
- 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -16.6% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -12.65% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 3.95% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (302 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Houston has made 1,703 field goals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (949 assists/ 646 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:
Temple is shooting 32% from three (174/553) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Temple is shooting 77% from the free throw line (353/458) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Temple has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (318 turnovers/23 games) this season — 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Temple has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (318 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has 492 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (492 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:
Temple has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (603 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Temple has averaged 6.0 steals per game (311 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Temple has averaged 5.0 steals per game (115 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Temple has averaged 5.0 steals per game (115 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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