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Houston Cougars at BYU Cougars Free Preview 11/24/18

March 5, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; BYU Cougars guard Elijah Bryant (3) celebrates against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Cougars (3-0) head to BYU to take on the Cougars (5-1) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars Betting Prediction

In Houston’s last contest, they dismantled the Northwestern State Demons, 82-55. Houston had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 20.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.151). Galen Robinson Jr. was a key piece for Houston with 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

BYU had no trouble getting past the Rice Owls in its last outing, 105-78. BYU had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 15.3), while Rice had a free throw rate of 0.188 (below their season average of 0.218). Yoeli Childs was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 13-for-18 shooting from the field.

Houston Cougars at BYU Cougars Free Pick

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Notes

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

Houston ranks 34th in rebounds per game (38.7) while BYU ranks 218th (34.5).

Houston ranks 154th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while BYU ranks 271st (19.5).

Houston ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while BYU ranks 142nd (13.0).

Houston ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while BYU ranks 94th (5.7).

Houston ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while BYU ranks 73rd (2.9).

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