Houston may be the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest Region and still a strong national title contender. But this weekend, the Cougars won’t likely ha

A closer look at the Sweet 16 matchup between Houston and Purdue, with an Elite Eight berth on the line Friday.

Ahead of the game, ESPN college basketball analyst Joe Lunardi shared his prediction, going with Houston in a close one. He has the Cougars winning the game by just two points, 71-69. Both teams have AP All-Americans,

You first, Houston, as the No. 1 seed in the midwest region. Remember the last time you played an NCAA tournament game in Lucas Oil Stadium? That was the 2021 Final Four in a very different setting and a very different world.

Analyzing Friday’s Purdue vs. Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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