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Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars Wrap - Houston Wins 74-52
The battle between Houston and Kansas State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Kansas State was handed a 74-52 defeat on Saturday at Fertitta Center.
Bettors who backed Houston were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -15.0 at sportsbooks.
Houston got 17 points from Jamal Shead and another 14 points from J'Wan Roberts. Jamal Shead contributed 3 assists, while Ja'Vier Francis cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Kansas State got 16 points from Cam Carter in a losing cause and another 11 points from Dai Dai Ames. Will McNair Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Will McNair Jr. had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Houston had a 31-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston heads into a battle against Texas. Kansas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma.