- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Houston (16-16) is a -24.5 point favorite vs Longwood (16-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
- Longwood / Houston TV channel: TNT
The Longwood Lancers (16-15) visit FedExForum to take on the Houston Cougars (16-16) on Mar. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:20pm EDT in Memphis, TN.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-110).
The Longwood vs. Houston Over/Under is 128.5 total points.
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Longwood vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Longwood | +24.5 -110 | O 128.5 -115 | +1600 |
| Houston | -24.5 -110 | U 128.5 -105 | -5000 |
Longwood vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Longwood vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Longwood Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Longwood has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+7.10 Units / 70% ROI)
- Longwood have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- Longwood has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- Longwood has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Longwood has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.45 Units / 58% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+15.85 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 27 games (+11.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Longwood Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Longwood has a 16-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.55 Units / -1.61% ROI).
- 18-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -1.69% ROI
- 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.55 Units / 4.55% ROI
- 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.75 Units / -13.93% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 17-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 1.33% ROI).
- 21-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.4 Units / 8.96% ROI
- 14-20 when betting the Over for -7.95 Units / -21.29% ROI
- 20-14 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 12.28% ROI
Longwood Offensive Stats & Trends:
Longwood has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (346 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Big South Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Longwood has 346 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big South Teams
Longwood has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (346 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Longwood has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Longwood Defensive Stats & Trends:
Longwood has allowed 66.8 points per game (1,736 points/26 games) this season — best among Big South Teams ; League Avg: 72.2
Longwood has 182 steals this season — most among Big South Teams
Longwood has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big South Teams; League Avg: 23.2
Longwood has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (635 rebounds/26 games) this season — 3rd best among Big South Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2
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