Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Houston Cougars by 5Buckle up, basketball fans. We've got the Houston Cougars, #3 in the nation, heading into the Bears' den at Baylor. Let's break down this slugfest of a matchup.
Starting with the Houston Cougars, watch out for LJ Cryer who has been lighting up the court with an average of 17.2 points per game in the last month. Not to be overlooked is Milos Uzan, who’s been dishing out 3.6 assists per game and scoring 14 points per match. Furthermore, Roberts has been hauling down an impressive 5.6 rebounds per game - major assets for the Cougars.
Over on the other side of the court, the Baylor Bears show their teeth with Norchad Omier, a veritable beast on the boards pulling down an impressive 11.1 rebounds per game. Notably, VJ Edgecombe is also delivering some major punch with 14.3 points per game contribution.
Examining past seasons puts some interesting context to this clash. The Cougars have had the upper hand in the last two outings, but that could be ancient history for these refreshed rosters. The Cougars boast a stellar 26-4 regular season record, contrasting the Bears who managed a modest 18-12 streak. Recent form appears to be on the side of the Cougars as well, overcoming some heavy hitters and maintaining an iron-clad winning streak.
So, folks, while Baylor's home crowd might practice their growl, the data (and the more astute among us) are favoring the Cougars heading into this matchup. On that note, drumroll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Cougars by 5