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The No. 7 Houston Cougars (3-1) battle the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) Tuesday in the Players Era Festival. Tip-off from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Houston vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Houston has won back-to-back games after taking down Hofstra 80-44 Friday, covering as a 28.5-point home favorite. F Joseph Tugler scored a team-high 17 points off the bench.
Alabama got back in the win column with a 100-87 victory as an 8.5-point favorite against Illinois at Legacy Arena in Birmingham Wednesday. F Grant Nelson had a team-high 23 points and was 1 of 4 Crimson Tide players who scored at least 16.
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Houston vs. Alabama odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Houston -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Alabama +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread (ATS): Houston -3.5 (-115) | Alabama +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Houston vs. Alabama picks and predictions
Prediction
Houston 86, Alabama 81
Moneyline
PASS.
The spread has better value on Houston (-185).
Against the spread
BET HOUSTON -3.5 (–115).
The Cougars have covered 3 of their last 4 games. They’ve scored 80 or more points and allowed 45 or fewer in each win this season. While Alabama will present more trouble than its other opponents, Houston’s experience with its seasoned players will provide the advantage in the early-season tournament.
Over/Under
BET OVER 149.5 (-115).
Both teams have high-octane offenses with the ability to push the pace of the game. Houston has scored 91 or more points in 2 of its last 4 games, while Alabama has scored 88 or more in 3 of its 5.
The Crimson Tide have allowed 87 points in back-to-back games.
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