Houston -34.5 vs Jacksonville St. The market won't budge.
GODDS Analysis
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The market
- Favorite: Houston Cougars -34.5
- Line since opening: Houston Cougars -35 → -34.5 · Total 137.5 → 136.5
Best prices when this analysis was written
Spread
- Houston Cougars -34.5 (-107) at BetOnline.agBet at BetOnline.ag →
- Jacksonville St Gamecocks +34.5 (-110) at BovadaBet at Bovada →
Total 136.5
- Over -110 at BetOnline.agBet at BetOnline.ag →
- Under -105 at BovadaBet at Bovada →
Houston hosts Jacksonville St on Wednesday as a -34.5 favorite, and the market has made its stance clear. The Cougars are priced to win big, but the number has already started to drift. Bettors who wait get a slightly better price on the underdog, while the total has ticked down a full point.
Houston's case is built on defense and efficiency. The Cougars are 2-0 and allowing just 61.5 points per game while scoring 90.0. They're shooting 52.8% from the field as a team, and that kind of shot-making turns close games into blowouts fast. The concern: Houston is 0-1 against the spread this season, so covering big numbers hasn't been automatic.
Jacksonville St brings the offense. The Gamecocks are averaging 101.5 points per game and shooting 49.7% from the floor. They've already shown they can put the ball in the basket at a high rate. The problem is defense: they're allowing 71.0 points per game and riding a 1-game losing streak. If they can't get stops, the pace won't matter.
The line opened at Houston -35 and has moved to -34.5, a small shift toward Jacksonville St. The total dropped from 137.5 to 136.5. For the best spread price on Houston, BetOnline.ag has -34.5 (-107). On the other side, Bovada offers Jacksonville St +34.5 (-110). The total sits at 136.5, with the over at -110 on BetOnline.ag and the under at -105 on Bovada.
GODDS has no pick on this game. No side reaches the 70% threshold in our model. If you have a read, the best number is waiting for you.
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Odds Comparison
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Odds as of Nov 11, 7:28 PM ET. Lines may have moved.
Jacksonville St Gamecocks vs Houston Cougars: FAQ
Who is favored in Jacksonville St Gamecocks vs Houston Cougars?+
Houston Cougars: -34.5 on the spread when this analysis was written.
What are the best odds for Jacksonville St Gamecocks vs Houston Cougars?+
When this analysis was written: Houston Cougars -34.5 (-107) at BetOnline.ag and Jacksonville St Gamecocks +34.5 (-110) at Bovada on the spread; Over -110 at BetOnline.ag and Under -105 at Bovada on the total of 136.5. GODDS compares lines across 8 offshore sportsbooks.
How has the line moved?+
The spread opened Houston Cougars -35 and was -34.5 when this analysis was written; the total opened 137.5 and was 136.5.
Does GODDS have a pick for Jacksonville St Gamecocks vs Houston Cougars?+
No. GODDS publishes a pick only when its model gives a side a 70% chance or more. This game doesn't clear that bar, so GODDS shows the odds and the analysis without a pick.
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