Published Feb 8, 3:38pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 8, 3:38pm ET
Updated Feb 8, 4:07pm ET
Houston will continue its Big 12 road trip as the team travels from BYU to face its state neighbor, the Utah Utes. Both teams are on opposite sides of the Big 12 standings going into the matchup.
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| Utah | +18 (-110) |
| Houston | -18 (-110) |
Houston is currently the 8th-best team in the country with a 21-2 record. After their four-point loss to Texas Tech, the Cougars have been on a four-game winning streak. They are looking like the favorites to win the Big 12 again, and their play has shown it.
Led by freshman phenom and projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings, Houston's combination of offensive firepower and defensive intensity helps them win in a convincing manner. They are currently 7th in the nation in average score margin and have covered the spread versus every Big 12 opponent except for Texas Tech.
Utah is currently at the bottom of the Big 12 with a conference record of 1-9. They have lost five of their last five Big 12 games, with the closest being a 3-point loss to fellow last-place Kansas State.
Though Utah has not been able to win in the boxscore, they have been competitive on the spread. Versus all ranked Big 12 opponents, Utah has covered the point spread.
Houston vs Utah is a unique case of two teams that usually cover the spread. Houston dominates their opponents, and Utah is a tough out regardless of its record. Though we believe that Houston winning is a given, we also think that you should take the points. The Cougs are playing their best basketball of the season, and their aggressive style is prone to blowouts. Our pick is Houston ATS(-18).
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Houston Cougars (-18)
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