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The #1 Houston Cougars are off to a perfect start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, placed first in the American Athletic Conference, and are coming off a win against the Saint Mary's Gaels (53-48). They will now take on the North Florida Ospreys, who are on a disappointing 2-5 start, are part of the ASUN Conference, and lost their previous game against the High Point Panthers (93-88).
The Cougars will host this game at the Fertitta Center on Tuesday (December 6) where they will look for their ninth consecutive win. The Ospreys will be searching for their third win.
Houston Cougars vs North Florida Ospreys: Betting Odds
The Cougars have won all their opening eight games so far. The most impressive wins so far have come against teams like the Oregon Ducks (66-56) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (49-44). They now have a clear opportunity at home to register their ninth win of the season when they face the Ospreys tonight.
The team has a decent offense, scoring 74.8 points per game, but their defense is what sets them apart from the rest. They are conceding only 48.0 points, which ranks them #1 in the league. Their three-pt shooting is average at 34.5% whereas the field goal percentage stands at an impressive 46.5. The team is also No.1 when it comes to conceding three-pt shots and field goals.
The North Florida Ospreys are off to a difficult start to the season. Their only two wins have come against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (72-66) and Trinity Baptist College Eagles (90-49). The team is scoring 74.0 ppg while conceding a massive 80.9 points. It will be their most difficult game so far to face the Cougars.
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Houston Cougars vs North Florida Ospreys: Match Details
Fixture: North Florida Ospreys @ Houston Cougars
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 6, 08:00 pm ET
Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas
Houston Cougars vs North Florida Ospreys: Prediction
The Cougars are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games in which they have allowed less than 50 points. They are also 7-0 against the spread against a team that has a losing record. They are 5-1 under in their last six home games.
There have been no recent meetings between the two teams but the Cougars are the clear favorites to win this game. They are the host team and expect this to be an easy win.
Final Prediction: Total Under 137.5 (-110)
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