Model Predictions
| Model | Houston Cougars | California G... | Spread | Projected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo
2026-27 ratings to date
|
90.3% (#7) | 9.7% (#125) | Houston Cougars -20.0 | 85-65 |
| Bradley-Terry
2026-27 ratings to date
|
82.1% (#3) | 17.9% (#124) | - | - |
| Margin
2026-27 ratings to date
|
89.9% (#11) | 10.1% (#177) | Houston Cougars -12.0 | - |
| Pythagorean
2026-27 ratings to date
|
57.3% (#10) | 42.7% (#115) | - | - |
| Adjusted Efficiency
2026-27 ratings to date
|
85.7% (#13) | 14.3% (#127) | - | - |
| Log Adjusted
2026-27 ratings to date
|
85.9% (#14) | 14.1% (#127) | - | - |
| Points Off/Def
2026-27 ratings to date
|
63.7% (#6) | 36.3% (#141) | - | - |
2026-27 ratings to date: Spread: 4.6 points per 100 Elo plus a 2.3-point home edge (2025-26 margin fit); projected score: 2025-26's average total of 150 split by the spread. No neutral-site adjustment.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Houston Cougars | California G... |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1 | 2 |
| PPG | 94.0 | 99.5 |
| FG% | 54.4% | 55.2% |
| 3PT% | 35.7% | 48.3% |
| FT% | 73.0% | 67.3% |
| RPG | 47.0 | 37.5 |
| APG | 21.0 | 24.0 |
| SPG | 11.0 | 7.0 |
| BPG | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| TOPG | 13.0 | 11.0 |
Efficiency Ratings
| Metric | Houston Cougars | California G... |
|---|---|---|
| Adj. Off Eff | 108.7 | 101.8 |
| Adj. Def Eff | 91.3 | 98.2 |
| Adj. Net Eff | 17.4 | 3.7 |
Efficiency = points per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent strength
Houston Cougars Top Players
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California Golden Bears Top Players
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