Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears 2/24/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears 2/24/24 – As NCAA Men’s Basketball season ramps up, an anticipated clash between Houston Cougars (23-3) and Baylor Bears (19-7) on Saturday is drawing much interest among both fans and bettors alike. Boasting strong records across both squads, this game should provide excellent free college basketball picks opportunities – and promises to be one of the highlights of weekend sports action!

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Cougars	-2.5 -120	o135 -110	-150
Bears	+2.5 +100	u135 -110	+125

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L.J. Cryer (Guard) vs. Ja’Kobe Walter (Guard)

Houston guard L.J. Cryer has played 26 games this season, averaging 31.2 minutes, 15 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. He’s shooting 40% from the field, 38% from three and 86% from the charity stripe. Cryer can fill it up in a hurry when hot, but his lack of size at 6’1 makes him a liability on defense.

Meanwhile, Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter has also appeared in 26 games with averages of 30.5 minutes, 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals. He’s shooting 39% overall and 32% from downtown. Walter utilizes his 6’5 frame well on drives to the basket but is turnover-prone at times.

This matchup will come down to which guard can exploit the other’s weaknesses. If the sharpshooting Cryer gets open looks from three, he could single-handedly carry Houston’s offense. However, Walter has the length and strength to disrupt the smaller Cryer on defense. Ultimately, Walter’s versatility gives him an edge that can guide Baylor to victory. But if he turns it over and Cryer catches fire, the Cougars will pounce.

Fiery Houston Cougars Look to Outgun Opponents

The Houston Cougars enter this game with the 15th highest scoring offense in the nation, averaging nearly 74 points per contest. They like to push the pace and shoot a high volume of threes, knocking down 7.5 per game. While prone to cold spells, this offensive attack can catch fire in a hurry with all their perimeter shooting. On the other end, Houston plays aggressive man-to-man defense, forcing turnovers to get out in transition. They have an efficient defense overall, holding opponents to 66 points per game on 41% from the field and 30% from three.

Analyzing Baylor’s Offensive Juggernaut

Baylor Bears’ offense is formidable, averaging 82.6 points per game – significantly more than Houston Cougars. Baylor boasts impressive shooting accuracy with 49.3% field goal percentage and 39.6% three-point percentage; they can draw fouls and convert at free-throw line (72.8% free throw percentage), further increasing scoring capabilities. Their offensive firepower combined with solid defensive rebounding positions them well against Houston Cougars defense.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

The betting odds for this game are yet to be determined, but considering the teams’ performances and trends, it promises to be a closely contested match. Bettors will need to keep an eye on the odds as they are announced to make informed decisions.

Trends

Houston Cougars Betting Trends

Houston are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Cougars are 1-3 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Houston are 2-7 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Houston’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Houston’ 16 last games at home.

Baylor Bears Betting Trends

Baylor are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Bears are 3-1 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Baylor are 6-4 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Baylor’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Baylor’ 14 last games at home.