Making on a bet on this NCAAB Schedule featuring the Red Raiders versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points, and the Cougars are favored to win at home vs. the Red Raiders.
Here is a look at some Texas Tech vs Houston odds that should help you make winning College Basketball picks for this game.
Texas Tech vs Houston Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Texas Tech Red Raiders at Houston Cougars
- The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this matchup with an overall record of 14-2 and 4-2 on the road this year.
- The Houston Cougars come into this matchup with an overall record of 14-2 and 3-2 at home this year.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars Betting Preview
Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview
With a record of 14-2, Texas Tech has been dominant this season, and they have won their last nine games. They are a perfect 10-0 at home, but they are 4-2 on the road. As the underdog, they are 2-2 this season.
Coming off a 60-59 win over Kansas State, the Red Raiders have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games. Their average scoring margin on the road is +4.5 points per game.
As the underdog this season, Texas Tech has a 2-2 record vs. the spread. Over their last three games as the underdog, the Red Raiders are 2-1 ATS, and they have gone 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road this season, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 3-3, and their ATS mark vs. the spread is 6-4 in their last 10 road games.
So far this season, the over/under record in Texas Tech games is 9-7, and today’s line of 129.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (138.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, and the over/under record in their games over their last 10 contests is 7-3.
Red Raiders Trends
- Across their last three road contests, Texas Tech has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 83 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Red Raiders have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Over their last five games, the Red Raiders have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Texas Tech offense put up just 60 points vs. the Kansas State Wildcats. Overall, they are now averaging 77.6 points per game which is 117th in the country. Offensively, the Red Raiders have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 128th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 97th in percentage and 90th in three-pointers made.
In the current season, the Texas Tech defense has excelled, sitting 38th in the nation by allowing 64.8 points per game. The Texas Tech defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 59 points and allowed Kansas State to connect on 5 threes.
Houston Cougars Preview
Despite a two-game losing streak, Houston has been dominant at home this season. The Cougars are a perfect 10-0 at home, and their average margin of victory is an impressive +34.3 points per game. For the season, Houston has a 14-2 record.
TCU handed Houston its second loss of the season in the team’s most recent game. The final score was 68-67. So far, the Cougars have been favored in 15 of their 16 games, going 13-2 in those contests.
As the favorite, Houston has gone 8-7 against the spread this season. At home, the Cougars have an ATS mark of 7-3 and have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Houston is 5-5 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston’s games this season (134.2). So far, their over/under record is 4-11. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points and their OU record during this span is 1-2. On the season, their games have averaged 126.9 points.
Cougars Trends
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Houston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
- In their last three games, the Cougars have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
In contrast to their season average of 74.8 points per game, the Houston had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against TCU and had a field goal percentage of 42.2%. Offensively, the Cougars hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 251st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 169th in three-pointers made.
This season, the Houston defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the country while permitting an average of 51.4 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Texas Tech, the Houston defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Houston made 16 free-throws vs. the Cougars.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- BetNow: Houston Cougars -12.5
- BetOnline: Houston Cougars -12.5
- BetUS: Houston Cougars -12.5
- Bovada: Houston Cougars -12.5
- MyBookie: Houston Cougars -12.5
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NCAAB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NCAAB odds work together in a big way.
- Texas Tech Red Raiders +12.5 +596 Over 129.5
- Houston Cougars -12.5 -974 Under 129.5
Recommended Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +12.5
For a point-spread bet in this Cougars vs. Cougars matchup, we’re leaning towards the Cougars at -12.5. Although our projections show the Cougars winning 76-67, we suggest placing your bet on the Red Raiders for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 129.5 and given that our model is projecting 143 points between the teams, we like the over.
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