Tennessee vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 30

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) hangs on the rim after his slam dunk against Butler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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  • Houston is a -3.5 point favorite vs Tennessee
  • Total (Over/Under): 124.5 points
  • Tennessee / Houston TV channel: CBS

The Tennessee Volunteers visit Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Houston Cougars on Mar. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN, IN.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Tennessee vs. Houston Over/Under is 124.5 total points.

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Tennessee vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tennessee+3.5 -115O 124.5 -105+125
Houston -3.5 -105U 124.5 -115-155

Tennessee vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tennessee vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 38 games (+13.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 38 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 30 games (+23.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+11.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.85 Units / 41% ROI)

Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee has a 19-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -2.2% ROI).

  • 29-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 0.85% ROI
  • 16-21 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -17.55% ROI
  • 21-16 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 8.36% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 20-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 5.64% ROI).

  • 33-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 0.06% ROI
  • 14-22 when betting the Over for -10.3 Units / -25.21% ROI
  • 22-14 when betting the Under for +6.65 Units / 16.4% ROI

Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tennessee has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (573 assists/ 388 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Tennessee shot 76% from the free throw line (521/685) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Tennessee averaged 79.0 points per game (2,606 points/33 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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 is shooting 40% from three (301/756) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston is shooting 40% from three (301/756) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston averaged 4.4 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,431 points/1,988 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.32

Tennessee has allowed 62.9 points per game (2,328 points/37 games) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (267/938) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Tennessee has allowed 33.4 points per game (1,235 points/37 games) in the second half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 38.1

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Houston has allowed 58.0 points per game (4,234 points/73 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3

Houston has allowed 26.2 points per game (970 points/37 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.9

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


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