Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs Texas Tech
The Houston Cougars square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 24.
We’re forecasting that Houston and Texas Tech will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Over 141.5 points.
Houston Cougars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 103-73 home win occurred against Arizona State Sun Devils.
Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Baylor Bears were beaten 92-73.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston have won in their last two matchups with Texas Tech. It was 69-61 on the road before they enjoyed a 69-65 winning scoreline at home. In the past 6 H2H meetings, Houston have won five.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Houston vs Texas Tech with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
Over 141.5 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’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Houston vs Texas Tech stats:
Over 141.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
JT Toppin (Texas Tech) is available at -115 to register Over 18.5 points. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.
Latest JT Toppin Player Prop Odds
Milos Uzan (Houston) is available at -105 to register Under 2.5 assists. There’s no reason to oppose our instinct, so we’ll bet on him failing to cover the Player Assists total here.
Latest Milos Uzan Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 140.5. We’ve also gone for Houston -1.5 and JT Toppin (Texas Tech) to score Over 18.5 points.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
78
-
71
Texas Tech
Rather than betting on the Coogs to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 78-71 triumph in their favor.
Houston vs Texas Tech 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 sportsbooks have Houston at -120 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 55% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At -100, Texas Tech are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 140.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Over 140.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
The favorite to hit the most buckets is JT Toppin. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.
Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Houston Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 141.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 60.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 161.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 141.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
|
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- 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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