- Houston is a -6.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Texas Tech / Houston TV channel: FS1
The Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-102).
The Texas Tech vs. Houston Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Texas Tech vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 72.9% 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 Houston will cover the spread with 58.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Texas Tech Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games (+14.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 games (+5.80 Units / 0% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 39 games (+29.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 41 games (+10.70 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+4.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 41 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas Tech has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 0.09% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.35 Units / 0.53% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.53% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.65 Units / -4.23% ROI
Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 22.9
Houston has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 22.2
Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (813 turnovers/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.2
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 Offensive 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 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 opponents to shoot 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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%
Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 22.9
Houston has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 22.2
Houston has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (813 turnovers/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.2
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 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 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 opponents to shoot 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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%
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