Temple at Houston 1/31/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:27 AM ET

Temple at Houston 1/31/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Temple Owls visit Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas on Thursday to play the No. 13 ranked Houston Cougars. Temple fell to 15-5 on the season after squandering a 14-point lead in the second half and losing to Cincinnati 72-68. J.P Moorman II led Temple with 20 points while Shizz Alston Jr. scored 18.

Armoni Brooks is the Houston leader in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Corey Davis Jr. is the second leading scorer with an average of 14.6 points per game. Galen Robinson Jr. leads the Cougars in assists with an average of 5.4 per game. Houston is shooting 43.9% from the field and 35.0% from 3-point territory.

Houston is 20-1 SU with its only loss to Temple 73-69, but this time the Cougars will be playing the Owls at home and looking to avenge that only loss. The Cougars have covered the number in 4 of the last 5 at home and 33 of the last 51 overall. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win and cover ATS 81-67.