Houston vs TCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs TCU

The Houston Cougars square off against the TCU Horned Frogs, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 28.

There are odds of -110 available for our Houston vs TCU prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 137.5 in total.

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Houston Cougars were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 90-86 reverse against Texas Tech Red Raiders.

TCU Horned Frogs triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Baylor Bears were beaten 97-90.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston have landed consecutive victories over TCU. They won both games at home by 60-45 and 65-46 scorelines. The previous 3 H2H meetings have involved Houston winning two times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	17-2	1502	1171	331	13-1	4-1	1L
TCU	13-7	1600	1407	193	10-4	3-3	2W

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Houston vs TCU Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Houston vs TCU betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Over 137.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -110 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Houston vs TCU stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Houston games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Houston games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 TCU games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 TCU games.

Over 137.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 74 - 70 TCU

For a fun bet, consider backing the Coogs to claim a 74-70 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Houston vs TCU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favorites are 82% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Houston priced at -455 to triumph in this college game. The market suggests that TCU are least likely to win at +340.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 137.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you're keen on Over 137.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Houston

-455

TCU

+340

Point Spread

Houston -8.5

-108

TCU +8.5

-112

Total Points

Under 137.5

-110

Over 137.5

-110

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Houston Stats

TCU Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 63.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	21-0	1882	1434	448	14-0	7-0	21W
Iowa State	18-2	1712	1298	414	13-0	5-2	2W
Houston	17-2	1502	1171	331	13-1	4-1	1L
BYU	17-3	1733	1417	316	13-2	4-1	1L
Texas Tech	16-4	1683	1475	208	13-1	3-3	5W
UCF	16-4	1680	1539	141	12-2	4-2	2W
Kansas	15-5	1565	1346	219	11-1	4-4	4W
Oklahoma State	14-6	1723	1608	115	12-2	2-4	2L
West Virginia	14-7	1504	1340	164	13-2	1-5	1W
TCU	13-7	1600	1407	193	10-4	3-3	2W
Colorado	12-8	1652	1560	92	11-5	1-3	5L
Baylor	11-8	1644	1463	181	9-5	2-3	3L
Arizona State	11-10	1668	1675	-7	8-5	3-5	1L
Cincinnati	10-10	1452	1350	102	10-3	0-7	2L
Kansas State	10-11	1736	1669	67	9-5	1-6	2L
Utah	9-11	1601	1630	-29	9-3	0-8	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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