Middle Tennessee vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Middle Tennessee vs Houston

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders battle the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, December 29.

Over 136.5 points seems very realistic when Middle Tenn go up against Houston. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won their previous game, beating Cumberland University Phoenix at home. It was a 74-58 win.

Houston Cougars won their last game 94-85. This was a road victory against Arkansas Razorbacks.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	11-1	954	720	234	9-1	2-0	5W
Middle Tennessee	7-4	858	785	73	6-2	1-2	2W

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Middle Tennessee vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Our Middle Tennessee vs Houston betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 136.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Middle Tennessee vs Houston stats:

• The 136.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Middle Tenn games on the road.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Middle Tenn games on the road.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Houston games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Houston games.

Over 136.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middle Tennessee 55 - 87 Houston

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Middle Tennessee vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

It’s a tall order for Middle Tennessee to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that many sportsbooks are not offering the Moneyline. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

27.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 136.5 right now. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 136.5, the odds are -110.

The best betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Middle Tenn

-

Houston

-

Point Spread

Middle Tenn +27.5

-110

Houston -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 136.5

-110

Over 136.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

An increasing number of bettors are now enjoying micro betting on college basketball and it’s something which is available on an in-game basis. Wait for the action to start and then wager on something specific to happen.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Middle Tennessee Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 56.30 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
Iowa State	12-0	1086	756	330	9-0	3-0	12W
Arizona	12-0	1075	790	285	9-0	3-0	12W
BYU	12-1	1136	866	270	10-1	2-0	9W
Houston	11-1	954	720	234	9-1	2-0	5W
UCF	11-1	1060	899	161	9-1	2-0	10W
Oklahoma State	11-1	1083	941	142	9-0	2-1	2W
Baylor	9-2	1023	838	185	8-1	1-1	3W
Kansas	10-3	986	823	163	8-1	2-2	4W
Texas Tech	10-3	1089	951	138	9-1	1-2	3W
Colorado	10-3	1117	1006	111	10-2	0-1	2L
TCU	9-3	929	777	152	7-3	2-0	4W
West Virginia	9-4	990	782	208	9-2	0-2	1W
Kansas State	9-4	1150	1009	141	8-2	1-2	4W
Arizona State	9-4	1040	978	62	6-3	3-1	2L
Utah	8-4	989	946	43	8-1	0-3	1W
Cincinnati	7-5	896	789	107	7-2	0-3	1L

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	9-3	979	812	167	6-1	3-2	3W
New Mexico State	8-3	853	721	132	7-1	1-2	2W
Kennesaw State	8-4	1120	913	207	6-1	2-3	2L
Sam Houston	8-4	1057	897	160	4-0	4-4	1W
Middle Tennessee	7-4	858	785	73	6-2	1-2	2W
Louisiana Tech	7-4	786	610	176	7-0	0-4	1W
Western Kentucky	7-4	929	845	84	6-2	1-2	1L
FIU	7-5	1057	956	101	7-2	0-3	1L
Missouri State	6-5	819	793	26	6-2	0-3	2W
Jacksonville State	5-6	821	696	125	4-4	1-2	1W
UTEP	4-7	796	783	13	4-3	0-4	1W
Delaware	4-7	752	810	-58	3-4	1-3	1W

• 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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