TCU vs Houston Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/6/25

The TCU Horned Frogs are visiting the Houston Cougars on Monday, January 6th at the Fertitta Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars Prediction. We will examine:

The Houston Cougars’ recent form and player performance

The TCU Horned Frogs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Houston Cougars

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the TCU Horned Frogs

Recent betting trends in games played between TCU Horned Frogs and Houston Cougars

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars game

Houston Cougars Preview

The Houston Cougars have a 10-3 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the SWAC. Houston is coming off an 86-55 win over BYU. The Cougars are 7-6 against the spread, and 6-7 in over/under while having an 8-0 home record. 

Offensively, Houston is averaging 77.2 points per game, which is 136th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 54.6 points per game, which is the best in the nation. The Cougars shoot 45.6% from the field (157th) and 41.4% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best nationally. The Cougars shoot 75.6% from the free-throw line (65th) and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game (62nd).

LJ Cryer leads Houston in scoring with an average of 14.6 points, while Emanuel Sharp adds 14 points and 2.9 rebounds.

TCU Horned Frogs Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs have an 8-5 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the SWAC. TCU is coming off a 63-62 win over Kansas State. The Horned Frogs are 4-9 against the spread, and 5-7-1 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record.

Offensively, TCU is averaging 72.4 points per game, which ranks 253rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.7 points per game (54th). The Horned Frogs shoot 43.2% from the field (269th) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (183rd). The Horned Frogs shoot 64.5% from the free-throw line (340th) and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game (199th).

Vesean Allette leads TCU in scoring with an average of 10.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Trazarien White adds 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds.

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 52 night games at Fertitta Center.
• TCU has lost each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 38 night games at Fertitta Center.

Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win

• TCU has won six of its last eight night games.
• TCU has won the first half in three of its last four games.

TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars Prediction

Both teams are tied 3-3 wins in their last 6 meetings and are 3-3 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last season, Houston won 60-45 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. In this TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars Prediction, Houston is coming as -18.5 home favorites. Houston is better both offensively, scoring 4.8 points more than TCU, and defensively, allowing 11.1 points less. The Cougars are winning by an average of 22.8 points this season, while the Horned Frogs are winning by an average of 6.7 points. Both teams have been involved in lower-scoring games recently, as they are 7-4 to the under in their last 11 games combined, as both teams boast the best and 54th-best defenses in the nation. Take the under.