Houston's path to the Final Four has come with four wins against double-digit seeds, and the Cougars narrowly squeezed by Rutgers and Oregon State. Even so, their 57.6 ppg scoring defense (No. 2 nationally) is the most lethal weapon either side brings to this contest. They are also a great rebounding team which will be key here today.

They swill slow down the powerful offense of Baylor and force the Bears out of their comfort zone and into a half-court grinder. The slower tempo should help us cover the spread here Saturday evening.