The North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-4) and No. 4 Houston Cougars (9-1) tangle Tuesday. The opening tip at Fertitta Center will be at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the North Carolina A&T vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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North Carolina A&T has not yet played in December. The Aggies’ last game was a 73-56 win as 5-point underdogs against North Carolina-Greensboro on Nov. 30.
The Cougars tasted defeat for the 1st time this season with a 71-65 loss to Alabama Saturday. They were a 9-point favorite but shot just 3 of 13 (23.1%) from 3-point range and 12 of 22 (54.5%) on free throws.
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North Carolina A&T at Houston odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: North Carolina A&T +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Houston -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina A&T +31.5 (-110) | Houston -31.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 128.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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North Carolina A&T at Houston picks and predictions
Prediction
Houston 79, North Carolina A&T 47
Moneyline
Houston (-10000) should handle things easily here, but there’s absolutely no value with that price tag.
PASS.
Against the spread
Houston has covered its ultra-big lines this season. Look for the Cougars’ defense to be dialed in for a big performance after the loss to Alabama and against a rusty Aggies group.
BACK HOUSTON -31.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Under is 9-1-1 in the Cougars’ last 11 games following a straight-up loss and it’s 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. teams under-.500 on the road.
Houston’s perimeter defense is the key to a 75-to-45 type of game. It’s difficult to see NC A&T reaching 50 points, and the Cougars play a molasses-slow tempo.
Track the total here, and pounce — like a Cougar — on an Under 130 if the number rises. PASS otherwise.
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