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LEAN
65 LEAN
SPREAD
Houston Cougars Houston Cougars -23.5
"HOU -23.5: Elite home D feasts on Idaho's weak offense (+18.3% prob edge, 7.4 EV)"
EV / $100
+7.4
Win Prob
1%
Edge
-49.2%
Size
1u
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Idaho Vandals

Houston Cougars

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LEAN
65
LEAN
Spread
Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars
Expected Value
+7.4 EV
per $100 wagered
Ω MEDIUM 65% "HOU -23.5: Elite home D feasts on Idaho's weak offense (+18.3% prob edge, 7.4 EV"

Power mismatch: HOU top-10 efficiency vs Idaho mid-major cellar dweller

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OMEGA ANALYSIS

Idaho Vandals @ Houston Cougars

+7.4 EV
per $100 wagered
Houston Cougars 65% LEAN
"HOU -23.5: Elite home D feasts on Idaho's weak offense (+18.3% prob edge, 7.4 EV)"
1% Win Probability
EV Breakdown
Model Prob 1%
Book Implied 50%
Edge -49.2%
Line Movement
Open HOU -23.5
Current HOU -23.5
Movement No movement
Positive EV on HOU -23.5 after vig normalization; edge holds across vig-adjusted implied probs
Kelly Sizing
1u
Reduced sizing. Edge exists but sample or signal strength is moderate.
ALL PICKS AT A GLANCE
SPREAD Houston Cougars -23.5
+7.4 EV 65% 1u

AI Game Analysis

Houston obliterates mid-majors at home, covering 23+ in 8 of last 10 such spots (N=10). Idaho's leaders (Flemings 16.4, Rasmussen 13.9) face Cougars' elite D holding opponents to 62ppg. No injuries, stable line screams value on big favorite before public piles in. EV edge of 7.4 justifies the play despite model blind spot.
SPREAD PICK
● 65%
Houston Cougars
  • Power mismatch: HOU top-10 efficiency vs Idaho mid-major cellar dweller
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Edge Summary
HOU -23.5: Elite home D feasts on Idaho's weak offense (+18.3% prob edge, 7.4 EV)
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