Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) hangs on the rim after his slam dunk against Butler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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  • Houston is a -10.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Texas Tech / Houston TV channel: ESPN2

The Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Texas Tech vs. Houston Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+10.5 -105O 128.5 -110+475
Houston -10.5 -115U 128.5 -110-650

Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Tech will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 25 games at home (+19.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+3.60 Units / 9% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 4.29% ROI).

  • 16-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -0.25% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.25 Units / 10.25% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.59% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 29.09% ROI).

  • 17-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -0.58% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.4 Units / -33.48% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.2% ROI

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

Texas Tech shot 78% from the free throw line (505/649) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Texas Tech had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (505 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Houston averaged 4.4 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech allowed 1.5 made three-pointers per game in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

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

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

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Houston has allowed 23.8 points per game (477 points/20 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 31.7

Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

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


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