Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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 -31.5 point favorite vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi / Houston TV channel: CBSSN

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -31.5 (-105).

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Houston Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi+31.5 -115O 134.5 -115+
Houston -31.5 -105U 134.5 -105+

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Houston Prediction for Today:

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs Houston Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+6.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.23 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+19.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+6.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -13.65% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 5.45% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.75 Units / -1.52% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -43.24% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.95% ROI

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has 22.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is shooting 52% (378/729) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is shooting 52% (378/729) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 45%

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has attempted 269 free throws this season — most among Southland Teams

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 3.8 turnovers per game (38 turnovers/10 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.5

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

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

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

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (769 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has averaged 9.6 steals per game (115 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,061 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has averaged 9.2 steals per game (386 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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 22.5 points per game (225 points/10 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 31.1

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

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


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