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Texas Tech at Houston odds, picks and predictions
The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-4, 7-2 Big 12) and the No. 5 Houston Cougars (17-3, 9-0) meet Saturday at Fertitta Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Texas Tech vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Red Raiders have won 5 in a row, while covering 3 of the past 4 outings. That includes a 71-57 win as an 11.5-point favorite over TCU last time out Wednesday. The Under has cashed in 4 of the previous 5 outings.
The Cougars have rattled off 13 consecutive victories since a neutral-floor loss Nov. 30 against San Diego State. Houston has covered 8 of the past 10 games since Dec. 21, while the Under is on a 4-1 roll in the previous 5 contests.
Houston has won 4 in a row in this series since Dec. 23, 2014. Since the Cougars joined the Big 12, they have won and covered each of the 2 meetings since Jan. 17, 2024, including a victory in the conference tournament last spring. The Cougars are 4-0 ATS in the past 4 meetings, with the Over hitting in each of the encounters last season.
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Texas Tech at Houston odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Texas Tech +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Houston -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Texas Tech +10.5 (-110) | Houston -10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Texas Tech at Houston picks and predictions
Prediction
Houston 66, Texas Tech 61
Moneyline
Houston (-650) will set you back 6 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for a standalone bet or as part of a multi-leg parlay. The Cougars have won 13 in a row, but this is way too much risk in a battle between ranked opponents.
PASS.
Against the spread
TEXAS TECH +10.5 (-110) is a solid play catching double digits against Houston -10.5 (-110). While the Cougars have covered each of the past 3 games, as a double-digit favorite UH is just 1-2 ATS in the past 3 tries, while going 6-6 ATS in the past 12 attempts.
For the Red Raiders, they’re 3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings. As an underdog, Texas Tech has won and covered the only previous instance at BYU Jan. 7, winning 72-67.
Over/Under
UNDER 127.5 (-115) is the lean, but this is a super-low number, so be careful.
The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games for both of these teams. At home, the Under has cashed in each of the past 3 home games for Houston. The Under has hit in 2 of the past 3 road contests for Texas Tech, too.
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Texas Tech at Houston Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be facing off against the Houston Cougars in what is sure to be an exciting college football matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games, and this showdown is shaping up to be a close one.
The odds currently have Texas Tech as the slight favorite, with a spread of -3.5 points. However, Houston is a strong team and has the home-field advantage, so this game could easily go either way.
When it comes to picks and predictions, it’s a tough call. Texas Tech has a powerful offense led by quarterback Tyler Shough, who has been putting up big numbers so far this season. On the other hand, Houston’s defense has been stout, and they have the ability to shut down high-powered offenses.
In the end, I believe this game will come down to the wire, with both teams trading blows back and forth. However, I’m leaning towards Texas Tech pulling out a close victory in this one. Look for Shough to make some big plays down the stretch and lead the Red Raiders to a hard-fought win.
Final prediction: Texas Tech 31, Houston 28.
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