Offense meets defense when the Houston Cougars (6-0) welcome the Lamar Cardinals (4-4) to Fertitta Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Lamar Cardinals at Houston Cougars Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they topped the Rice Owls, 75-68. The Cardinals held the Owls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 29.9 mark opponents have averaged against Lamar this season) and had a free throw rate of 0.368 (above their season average of 0.282). Lamar rallied around Edwin Jeudy, who put up 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cougars beat the No. 18 Oregon Ducks in their last outing, 65-61. The Cougars forced 16 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.204). Armoni Brooks was Houston’s high scorer with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Houston ranks 28th in offensive efficiency and Lamar is 30th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Houston Cougars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Houston, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Lamar ranks 204th (3.9).
The Cougars rank 26th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Cardinals rank 183rd (13.6).
Houston ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Lamar ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Cardinals rank ninth in steals per game (8.5) while the Cougars rank 138th (6.4).
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