Expect Points Between Tennessee and Houston

No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (30-7, 15-7 SEC) square off against No. 1 Houston Cougars (33-4, 22-1 Big 12) in this Midwest Region Elite 8 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 123.5 points. Expect Tennessee and Houston to surpass this number at -110.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Tennessee Volunteers won 78-65 against Kentucky Wildcats in their previous game.

Houston Cougars beat Purdue Boilmakers 62-60 in their last game.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Tennessee	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Tennessee vs Houston Prediction & Picks

We’re expecting Over 123.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s a juicy -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college contest.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Tennessee vs Houston stats:

The 123.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Tennessee games.
The 123.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Tennessee games.
The 123.5 line has been covered in the last 13 Tennessee games.
The 123.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Houston games.
The 123.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Houston games.

Over 123.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Gainey Over 10.5 Points -112

Jordan Gainey (Tennessee) can be wagered to register Over 10.5 points at -112. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

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Emanuel Sharp Under 3.5 Rebounds -159

Emanuel Sharp (Houston) can be wagered to register Under 3.5 rebounds at -159. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 123.5

Spread Houston -2.5

Player Points Jordan Gainey Over 10.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 123.5. We’ve also gone for Houston -2.5 and Jordan Gainey (Tennessee) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee

62 - 69 Houston logo

Houston

We’re going for Houston to claim a 69-62 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Tennessee vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Houston Trading at Shorter Odds Than Tennessee

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston as -139 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +115 about Tennessee.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 126.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 126.5, this outcome can be backed at -104.

Houston are favorites at odds of -150 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Tennessee available at +110 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Chaz Lanier Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Chaz Lanier is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -114 that he goes Over 16.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)

LJ Cryer (Houston)

Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee)

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

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Player Assists

Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee)

Milos Uzan (Houston)

LJ Cryer (Houston)

Jordan Gainey (Tennessee)

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Player Rebounds

J'Wan Roberts (Houston)

Felix Okpara (Tennessee)

Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)

Igor Milicic Jr. (Tennessee)

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Micro Betting

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Last 5 Games

Tennessee

NCAAB March Madness: 29/03 Kentucky 65 Tennessee78
NCAAB March Madness: 23/03 UCLA 58 Tennessee67
NCAAB March Madness: 20/03 Wofford 62 Tennessee77
NCAAB: 16/03 Tennessee 77 Florida86
NCAAB: 15/03 Tennessee 70 Auburn65

Houston

NCAAB March Madness: 29/03 Purdue 60 Houston62
NCAAB March Madness: 23/03 Gonzaga 76 Houston81
NCAAB March Madness: 20/03 SIU Edwardsville 40 Houston78
NCAAB: 15/03 Arizona 64 Houston72
NCAAB: 15/03 BYU 54 Houston74

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 123.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 132.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 123.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 60.70 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Arizona	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
BYU	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Cincinnati	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Colorado	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Houston	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Kansas	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Kansas State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Oklahoma State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
TCU	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
UCF	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Utah	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
West Virginia	0-0	0-0	0-0	-

Southeastern	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Arkansas	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Auburn	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgia	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Kentucky	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
LSU	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Ole Miss	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Mississippi State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Oklahoma	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
South Carolina	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Tennessee	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas A&M	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Vanderbilt	0-0	0-0	0-0	-