Houston Cougars vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on TBS, and it’s hosted by the Crimson Tide at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Houston is favored by -4 against Alabama. The over/under for the game is 150 points.

HOUSTON COUGARS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide +4

This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Crimson Tide.
• Not only will Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Can the Houston Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games

Houston continued their dominant start to the season with an 80-44 win over Hofstra on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as heavy -28.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 124, falling short of the 131-point O/U line.

Houston set the tone early, jumping out to a 48-18 lead by halftime. While they allowed 26 points in the 2nd half, they still outscored Hofstra 32-26 after the break.

In their last game, the Cougars put up 80 points, shooting 46.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they struggled a bit from the line, shooting 62.5% on 10 of 16 free throws.

Houston dished out 20 assists, with Cruz Davis contributing 4 assists and 18 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3 of 6 from three. Joseph Tugler was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 overall and 2 for 2 from deep, finishing with 17 points in just 17 minutes.

Houston’s defense held their opponent to 44 points despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 threes. They also went 10/16 from the free-throw line, and Houston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Can Alabama Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Alabama improved to 4-0 with a 100-87 win over Illinois on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 187, surpassing the O/U line of 168.

Alabama led 52-38 at halftime, but while they scored 48 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 49, indicating some defensive lapses after the break.

Alabama’s offense put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field and 58.7% in effective field goal percentage. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, going 11-for-13 (84.6%).

Grant Nelson led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 44.4% from three. Aden Holloway and Will Riley each added 18 points, with Holloway hitting 75% from deep (3/4), and Riley matching that mark from three as well. Labaron Philon contributed 9 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed 10 rebounds.

Despite Alabama’s defensive efforts, they gave up 87 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, Alabama allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 22/41 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Alabama’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 10 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 13 free throws, shooting 54%. Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.