An American Athletic battle is on tap between the No. 1 Houston Cougars and the Wichita State Shockers at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at Fertitta Center. Houston, which has already clinched the top seed in the AAC Tournament, is wrapping up its home slate. The Cougars are favored by 17.5 points in the latest Houston vs. Wichita State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 131.5. 

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Now, it has simulated Houston vs. Wichita State 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You absolutely need to see it before locking in your own picks.

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