Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins advances the ball against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Houston is a -1.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Houston / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN

The Houston Cougars visit United Supermarkets Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Lubbock, TX, USA.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The Houston vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Texas Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-1.5 -102O 131.5 -115-118
Texas Tech +1.5 -118U 131.5 -105-102

Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 76.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Texas Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 38 games (+13.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in their last 12 away games (+12.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+3.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 38 games (+2.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+1.25 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5 Units / 16.84% ROI).

  • 23-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.85 Units / -0.49% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.76% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units / 9.98% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 5.53% ROI).

  • 21-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 0.34% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.85 Units / 2.87% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.43% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (237 turnovers/26 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Houston is shooting 39% from three (213/540) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston has averaged 4.4 turnovers per game (114 turnovers/26 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech attempted 43 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech made 0.3 three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Texas Tech shot 81% from the free throw line (311/385) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston allowed 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0

Houston has allowed 60.7 points per game (1,154 points/19 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.3

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech allowed 25.4 points per game (457 points/18 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 33% (49/149) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Texas Tech allowed 29.1 points per game (523 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Texas Tech allowed 6.7 points per game (121 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4


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