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The Houston Cougars look to claim a spot in the Elite Eight when they take on No. 4 Purdue in a Sweet 16 game in Indianapolis.
Purdue got here by winning its first two games by double figures, while Houston ended Gonzaga's long Sweet 16 streak with an 81-76 victory in the second round.
The Cougars, who finished the regular season as the No. 2 team in the country to earn a top seed, are an 8 1/2-point favorite. Awaiting the winner of this is the winner of No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 2 Tennessee Sunday in Indianapolis.
The No. 1 Houston Cougars will take on No. 4 Purdue in Friday's final game, which will be played at 8:09 p.m. Mountain (7:09 p.m. local/Pacific, 9:09 p.m. Central) at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Houston plays Purdue Friday, March 28, at 8:09 p.m. MT/9:09 p.m. CT on TBS and truTV.
The Cougars are 8 1/2-point favorites, according to odds on BetMGM.com. With an over-under of 132 1/2, Houston is expected to win 70-62.
The teams enter the tip knowing what's next: the winner of the Kentucky-Tennessee game, which ended 30 minutes before the Houston-Purdue tip. The Elite Eight game will be on Sunday in Indianapolis.
The El Paso Times: Houston 65, Purdue 55
Bret Bloomquist writes: "Houston is the best defensive team in the country. That matters this time of year. Cougars get an early lead then hold Purdue off the rest of the way."
Sam King writes: "Houston is relentless on defense and Purdue will need to rely on all its guards - not just Braden Smith - to handle the ball against pressure. The Cougars have lost four games all season. Three of those were in overtime. The other was by five against Auburn in the second game of the season."
Sportsbook Wire: Houston 74, Purdue 67
It writes: "Houston has covered 19 times in 36 chances against the spread this season. Purdue is 19-16-0 ATS this season. The Cougars put up 74.5 points per game, just 3.9 more points than the 70.6 the Boilermakers allow."
ESPN: Houston has a 79.4% chance to beat Purdue
The site gives the Boilermakers a 20.6% shot at defeating the Cougars in Friday's Sweet 16 March Madness NCAA Tournament game.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech 79, Arkansas 72
Nathan Giese writes: "The Red Raiders may not have McMillian back (that's to be determined), but have shown an ability for everyone to get involved. The Razorbacks do have some size that will give Tech trouble, though that's nothing new for Texas Tech."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: What time does Houston basketball play Purdue in NCAAs today?
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Purdue got here by winning its first two games by double figures, while Houston ended Gonzaga's long Sweet 16 streak with an 81-76 victory in the second round.
The Cougars, who finished the regular season as the No. 2 team in the country to earn a top seed, are an 8 1/2-point favorite. Awaiting the winner of this is the winner of No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 2 Tennessee Sunday in Indianapolis.
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When does Houston basketball play today?
The No. 1 Houston Cougars will take on No. 4 Purdue in Friday's final game, which will be played at 8:09 p.m. Mountain (7:09 p.m. local/Pacific, 9:09 p.m. Central) at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
How to watch Houston vs. Purdue in the NCAA tournament?
Houston plays Purdue Friday, March 28, at 8:09 p.m. MT/9:09 p.m. CT on TBS and truTV.
Houston vs. Purdue basketball odds
The Cougars are 8 1/2-point favorites, according to odds on BetMGM.com. With an over-under of 132 1/2, Houston is expected to win 70-62.
When is the Elite Eight?
The teams enter the tip knowing what's next: the winner of the Kentucky-Tennessee game, which ended 30 minutes before the Houston-Purdue tip. The Elite Eight game will be on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Houston vs. Purdue predictions
The El Paso Times: Houston 65, Purdue 55
Bret Bloomquist writes: "Houston is the best defensive team in the country. That matters this time of year. Cougars get an early lead then hold Purdue off the rest of the way."
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Houston 75, Purdue 64
Sam King writes: "Houston is relentless on defense and Purdue will need to rely on all its guards - not just Braden Smith - to handle the ball against pressure. The Cougars have lost four games all season. Three of those were in overtime. The other was by five against Auburn in the second game of the season."
Sportsbook Wire: Houston 74, Purdue 67
It writes: "Houston has covered 19 times in 36 chances against the spread this season. Purdue is 19-16-0 ATS this season. The Cougars put up 74.5 points per game, just 3.9 more points than the 70.6 the Boilermakers allow."
ESPN: Houston has a 79.4% chance to beat Purdue
The site gives the Boilermakers a 20.6% shot at defeating the Cougars in Friday's Sweet 16 March Madness NCAA Tournament game.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech 79, Arkansas 72
Nathan Giese writes: "The Red Raiders may not have McMillian back (that's to be determined), but have shown an ability for everyone to get involved. The Razorbacks do have some size that will give Tech trouble, though that's nothing new for Texas Tech."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: What time does Houston basketball play Purdue in NCAAs today?
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