Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction 2/24/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Houston vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 24th at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 23-4 (15-1) this year after they defeated Iowa State by a score of 68-59 in their last game. Houston led 34-22 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-34 in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 53.2% from the field, 58.8% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. LJ Cryer led Houston with 28 points and five rebounds, while Milos Uzan added 19 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated Arizona State by a score of 80-65 and Arizona by a score of 62-58. Houston has won six games in a row and they are currently first in the Big 12 standings with a 15-1 record. Houston has scored 75.1 points per game and they have allowed 57.7 points per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 15.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game this year. Houston is shooting 46.2% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 40% on three-pointers this season. Houston will take on Cincinnati and Kansas after this game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 21-6 (12-4) this season after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 73-51 in their last game. Texas Tech led 30-27 at halftime and scored 43 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Red Raiders shot 46.4% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Christian Anderson added 21 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Red Raiders lost to TCU by a score of 69-66 but did beat Oklahoma State by a score of 93-55 before that. Texas Tech has won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Big 12 standings with a 12-4 record. Texas Tech has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this year. JT Toppin is averaging 17.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, while Chance McMillian is averaging 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. Texas Tech is shooting 48.2% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 38.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Houston will beat Texas Tech

• Houston has won each of its last 12 road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Texas Tech has lost each of its last six games at United Supermarkets Arena against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Texas Tech’s last 13 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Four of Houston’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Texas Tech ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.21).
• Texas Tech ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+14.9).
• Houston ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+27.7).
• Houston ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).

Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup leading the Big 12 standings with a 15-1 record in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cougars aren’t an elite offensive team, but their defense is allowing just 57.7 points per game this year. Texas Tech has won three of their last four games and they are 6-0 in their last six home games, including wins against Arizona and Baylor. Texas Tech did beat Houston by a score of 82-81 in their first meeting, but I am taking Houston to get revenge here. The Cougars have allowed 59 points or fewer in three of their last five games and I really haven’t been impressed with three out of Texas Tech’s last four halves. Take Houston here.