The Houston Cougars get their season going against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-1) at Health & PE Center. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Houston Cougars Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they were beaten by the South Florida Bulls, 80-63. South Florida’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M. The Bulls had a rate of 0.651, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.510. Arthur Johnson was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
Houston finished the regular season with a record of 26-7 last season, which earned them a six seed in the tournament. They reached the Second Round, where the Michigan Wolverines defeated them.
The prolific offense of Houston will square off against the porous defense of Alabama A&M. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cougars rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs were 337th in defensive efficiency. The Cougars should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Houston Cougars Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Alabama A&M ranks 260th (15.0).
The Cougars rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bulldogs rank 254th (7.8).
Houston ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Alabama A&M ranks 257th (33.5).
The Cougars rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bulldogs rank 237th (4.8).
Houston ranks 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Alabama A&M ranks 244th (19.6).
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