Houston and Alabama, ranked seventh and ninth in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, respectively, will face off in Las Vegas in the first of four games on the festival’s schedule.

The Cougars are known as a stout defensive squad, leading the nation in that category a year ago, and will look to make a statement against a Crimson Tide team featuring elite offensive potential.

Which team will prevail in this potential National Championship preview? Let’s take a look at the latest odds for the Houston vs. Alabama men’s college basketball game:

Houston vs. Alabama odds, moneyline, over/under

The University of Houston is favored by 3.5 points over the University of Alabama, according to BetMGM.