Tuesday’s game at Fertitta Center has the No. 15 Houston Cougars (5-3) squaring off against the Troy Trojans (5-3) at 8:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 80-61 win, as our model heavily favors Houston.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the point spread (25.5) versus Houston. The two teams 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 compiled a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Troy is 5-3-0. The Cougars have a 3-5-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Trojans have a record of 5-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 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 prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 5.4 boards. It is collecting 33.8 rebounds per game (150th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.4 per outing.
• Houston connects on 1.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.9 (95th in college basketball) compared to 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 9.0 turnovers per game (12th in college basketball play), 4.6 fewer than the 13.6 it forces on average (88th in college basketball).

Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans have a +29 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.7 points per game. They’re putting up 74.3 points per game, 206th in college basketball, and are allowing 70.6 per contest to rank 165th in college basketball.
• Troy wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.2 boards. It collects 32.0 rebounds per game (239th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 26.8.
• Troy knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (277th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.4 on average.
• Troy loses the turnover battle by 1.5 per game, committing 15.8 (357th in college basketball) while its opponents average 14.3.

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