We have a top ten matchup on the horizon, as No. 1Houston is set to face No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, Dec. 10. The game is scheduled for 3 pm ET while airing on ABC. Houston enters this game as 9-point favorites with the total set at 129.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Houston vs. Alabama predictions below.
Houston vs. Alabama Odds
- Spread: Houston -9
- Total: 129.5
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 10
- Time: 3 pm ET
- Location: Fertitta Center – Houston, TX
- TV: ABC
Houston Info & Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 1
- SU Record: 9-0
- Home Record: 6-0
- ATS Record: 7-2
- O/U Record: 2-7 to Over
Alabama Info & Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 14
- SU Record: 7-1
- Record against ranked opponents: 2-1
- ATS Record: 4-3-1
- O/U Record: 5-3 to Over
Houston vs. Alabama Predictions
Houston is currently the No. 1 team in the nation, but this will be the Cougars’ most challenging test of the young season. This is your classic case of contrasting styles: Houston likes to play slow, half-court basketball while grinding down its opponent. Alabama wants to speed up the game (41st in pace) and outrun its opponent.
So will that strategy work for Alabama? It’s hard to believe that Houston will fall into that trap. Instead, this game could play out similarly to the last time Alabama faced a top-five opponent. No. 5 UConn also plays a physical style, and the Huskies beat Alabama by 15 on a neutral floor a few weeks ago. Houston is more than capable of handing the Crimson Tide a similar result, leading us to back the Cougars against the spread.
The Pick: Houston -9 | -110 at Betfred Sportsbook