- Houston (8-7) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech (8-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Texas Tech / Houston TV channel: ESPNU
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-8) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (8-7) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).
The Texas Tech vs. Houston Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Texas Tech vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Texas Tech | +12.5 -105 | O 129.5 -110 | +600 |
| Houston | -12.5 -115 | U 129.5 -110 | -900 |
Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 87.0% 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 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Texas Tech Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.80 Units / 4% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+6.70 Units / 49% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- Texas Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+12.60 Units / 2% 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 (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+2.65 Units / 10% ROI)
Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas Tech has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -100% ROI).
- 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.6 Units / -100% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -100% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -100% ROI).
- 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / -100% ROI
- 4-12 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 12-4 when betting the Under for +7.6 Units / -100% ROI
Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:
Texas Tech attempted 43 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Texas Tech attempted 43 threes 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 is shooting 80% from the free throw line (148/186) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3
Houston has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (764 assists/ 522 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (220 assists/ 150 TOs) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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 33% (49/149) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%
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 46% off the dribble (38/82) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 51.4 points per game (822 points/16 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 65.4
Houston has allowed 28.6 points per game (458 points/16 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34.4
Houston has allowed 55.6 points per game (2,948 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9
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