The Texas A&M Aggies and Houston Cougars face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Toyota Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Texas A&M vs Houston prediction.

How Good is Houston?

Houston has a perfect 10-0 record overall but they haven’t really been tested yet so far this season. This is a team that has beaten up on teams like Rice and Jackson State. The best win for this team was against Utah and once they get to Big 12 play, it’s going to get a lot harder. Houston on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 49.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 152nd in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. L.J. Cryer is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from behind the three point line. 

Texas A&M Defense Struggled in Last Game

Texas A&M comes into this game with a 7-3 record overall and they were defeated in the last game against Memphis. The offense managed 75 points, but the defense gave up 81 points and they ended up losing by six. They allowed Memphis to shooting 48.1 percent from the field and that isn’t good enough. Texas A&M on the season is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 37.3 percent from the field. 

Texas A&M vs Houston Betting Prediction

Houston hasn’t really been tested, but I am not sold on this Texas A&M defense being that good. Houston is averaging 76.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Their defense is also giving up 49.7 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Houston is going to have no issue running up the score and they are going to get the job done here. Back Houston against the spread here.