Houston vs TCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2024, 10:38 AM
  • Houston (8-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs TCU (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Houston / TCU TV channel: ESPN

The Houston Cougars (8-6) visit Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (9-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Fort Worth, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Houston vs. TCU Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Houston vs. TCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-3.5 -110O 136.5 -115-190
TCU +3.5 -110U 136.5 -105+155

Houston vs TCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs TCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts TCU will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+11.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+4.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+3.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • TCU have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-11 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-4 when betting the Under for +6.6 Units / 0% ROI

TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

TCU has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (143 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Houston has averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (231 rebounds/15 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Houston has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (143 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7

Houston has averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (231 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

TCU shot 38% (24/64) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

TCU has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed 50.3 points per game (754 points/15 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 65.1

Houston has averaged 10.9 steals per game (163 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.0

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (708/1,933) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (312/1,139) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

TCU allowed an average of 0.52 points per shot (12 points/23 shots) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 18% from three (4/22) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% on catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 17% (4/23) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%


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