| MATCHUP | Houston Cougars | TCU Horned Frogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-2 | 13-7 |
| Spread | -7.5 -115 | +7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -410 | +320 |
| Total | Over 138.5 (-115) | Under 138.5 (-105) |
| Where | Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Arizona State, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Cincinnati next. Houston has won 11 of its last 12 games.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 79.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 61.6 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Kingston Flemings is averaging 17 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.1 points and 3 rebounds. Milos Uzan is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Cenac Jr. is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs beat Oklahoma State and Baylor, and they play Colorado next. TCU has split its last 8 games.
The TCU Horned Frogs are averaging 80 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 43 percent shooting. David Punch is averaging 14.6 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Xavier Edmonds is averaging 11.7 points and 5.1 rebounds. Jayden Pierre is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Robinson is dishing 2.2 assists. The TCU Horned Frogs are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The TCU Horned Frogs are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- TCU has won six of its last seven home games.
- Houston has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 35 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- TCU has lost 24 of its last 29 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between Houston and TCU have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Six of Houston’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Houston vs TCU Prediction
Houston is obviously the better team and will be eager to rebound from a loss to Texas Tech. However, TCU has been a feisty team this season that competes. TCU has covered 6 of its last 7 games as an underdog. This season, TCU has two outright wins when an underdog of 5 or more points. TCU may not be flashy, but it’s an above average team at both ends of the floor. You get a motivated TCU side, and it’s capable of pulling an upset. In-state matchup, the Horned Frogs should be up for this one. Give me the points.