Tuesday’s contest features the Houston Cougars (5-3) and the Troy Trojans (5-3) squaring off at Fertitta Center in what is expected to be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 80-61 victory for heavily favored Houston according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on December 10.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 25.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 133.5 over/under.

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Houston vs. Troy Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Fertitta Center
• Line: Houston -25.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Houston -10000, Troy +3000

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Houston vs. Troy Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Houston 80, Troy 61

Spread & Total Prediction for Houston vs. Troy

• Pick ATS: Troy (+25.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Houston has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Troy is 5-3-0. A total of three out of the Cougars’ games this season have hit the over, and five of the Trojans’ games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 153.2 points per game, 19.7 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Houston Performance Insights

• The Cougars average 78.9 points per game (109th in college basketball) while allowing 58.3 per contest (fifth in college basketball). They have a +165 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 20.6 points per game.
• Houston ranks 150th in college basketball at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 5.4 more than the 28.4 its opponents average.
• Houston hits 8.9 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (7.6).
• The Cougars average 104.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (40th in college basketball), and allow 77.2 points per 100 possessions (sixth in college basketball).
• Houston has committed 4.6 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging nine (12th in college basketball action) while forcing 13.6 (88th in college basketball).

Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans’ +29 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 74.3 points per game (206th in college basketball) while allowing 70.6 per contest (165th in college basketball).
• Troy wins the rebound battle by 5.2 boards on average. It records 32 rebounds per game, 239th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 26.8.
• Troy hits 6.8 three-pointers per game (277th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.4 on average.
• Troy has committed 1.5 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 15.8 (357th in college basketball) while forcing 14.3 (59th in college basketball).

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