- Houston (11-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Texas (6-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Houston / Texas TV channel: ESPN
The Houston Cougars (11-8) visit Moody Center to take on the Texas Longhorns (6-14) on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Austin, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Houston vs. Texas Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -5.5 -105 | O 129.5 -105 | -225 |
| Texas | +5.5 -115 | U 129.5 -115 | +180 |
Houston vs Texas Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 67.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston vs Texas Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 games (+19.35 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games (+10.00 Units / 5% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)
Texas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games at home (+18.70 Units / 7% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+6.35 Units / 6% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+3.30 Units / 11% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+2.05 Units / 7% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.05 Units / 7.19% ROI
- 6-14 when betting the Over for -9.35 Units / -42.6% ROI
- 14-6 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units / 33.56% ROI
Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas has a 6-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI).
- 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -1.82% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.94% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -2.95 Units / -13.5% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (298 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5
Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/20 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Texas shot 42% from inside the arc (47/113) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%
Texas averaged 1.28 points per shot (429 points/335 shots) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18
Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed 51.9 points per game (1,038 points/20 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Houston has averaged 10.4 steals per game (208 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has allowed 51.9 points per game (1,038 points/20 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 66.3
Houston has allowed 28.8 points per game (576 points/20 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34.8
Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:
Texas allowed opponents to shoot 46% from three off the dribble (13/28) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28%
Texas allowed an average of 1.88 points per shot (60 points/32 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Texas allowed opponents to shoot 50% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (10/20) in transition last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Texas forced 0.4 turnovers per game (6 turnovers/16 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7
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