The No. 1 Houston Cougars will take on the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday at Fertitta Center. Houston maintained its perfect start to the season with a 76-42 win over North Florida on Tuesday night. The Cougars are favored by 8 points in the latest Houston vs. Alabama odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 136.5. 

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