- Houston (11-12) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Texas (9-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Texas / Houston TV channel: CBS
The Texas Longhorns (9-15) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (11-12) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Texas vs. Houston Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Texas vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Texas | +10.5 -110 | O 131.5 -115 | +400 |
| Houston | -10.5 -110 | U 131.5 -105 | -550 |
Texas vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Texas vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Texas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+13.10 Units / 4% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 3% ROI)
- Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.30 Units / 5% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+18.60 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games (+8.85 Units / 4% 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 (+3.20 Units / 8% ROI)
Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.55 Units / -28.54% ROI).
- 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -1.32% ROI
- 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.38% ROI
- 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.15 Units / -12% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI).
- 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.9 Units / 6.87% ROI
- 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -28.27% ROI
- 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.1 Units / 19.28% ROI
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 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%
Texas averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/32 games) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Texas is shooting 41% from three (102/250) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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 opponents to shoot 57% on catch and shoot opportunities (12/21) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
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 4.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.3
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2
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