Houston vs. Longwood odds, score prediction: 2024 NCAA Tournament picks, March Madness bets by proven model

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The final No. 1 seed to tip off its 2024 NCAA Tournament will be the Houston Cougars as they will face the 16-seed Longwood Lancers on Friday night. En route to winning the Big 12 regular season, Houston reached the top spot in the AP Poll before a defeat in the conference tournament knocked it down one spot in the final poll. The Cougars are 30-4 overall, while the Lancers are 21-13. Longwood started its season 12-1 before a 2-10 stretch in the middle of the season. The team then rebounded down the stretch, finishing 7-2 and winning the Big South Tournament.

This 2024 March Madness first-round matchup will tip off at 9:20 p.m. ET from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. The Cougars are 24-point favorites in the latest Longwood vs. Houston odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under is 128 points. Before making any Houston vs. Longwood picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model. 

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters the 2024 NCAA tournament on a 148-106 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. It also has a strong 29-19 (+810) record on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Longwood vs. Houston. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Houston vs. Longwood:

Houston vs. Longwood spread: Houston -24Houston vs. Longwood over/under: 128 pointsHouston vs. Longwood money line: Houston -5243, Longwood +1700LONG: 7-2 ATS over its last nine gamesHOU: 9-4 ATS with four-plus days of restHouston vs. Longwood picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Houston can cover 

The Cougars are undoubtedly the best defensive team in the nation, topping all of college basketball in points allowed per…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-03-22 16:38:21

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