Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Texas Tech vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6th at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 11-3 (1-0) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 102-80 in their last game. Texas Tech led 46-38 at halftime and added 56 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Red Raiders shot 48% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Christian Anderson added 19 points and 13 assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Texas Tech defeated Winthrop by a score of 87-57 and Duke by a score of 82-81. The Red Raiders have scored 85.1 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 21.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Christian Anderson is averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists per game for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is shooting 47.2% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 13-1 (1-0) this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Houston trailed 33-28 at halftime, but they scored 39 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Cougars shot 41% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 19 points and six assists, while Milos Uzan added 18 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 69-60 and Arkansas by a score of 94-85. The Cougars have scored 77.9 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 60.0 points against per game this season. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Kingston Flemings is averaging 15.6 points and 5.0 assists per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 45.0% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
• Texas Tech has lost each of its last six games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Texas Tech has lost the first half in each of its last six games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-three of Houston’s last 24 night games at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of Texas Tech’s last 15 night games have produced a total of 142+ points.

Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they will be at home, but they have had some struggles with Cincinnati and Middle Tennessee in their last two games. The Cougars are shooting 45% from the field, but their defense has been elite, as they have allowed 60 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Texas Tech has won four in a row and they have scored 86+ in four of their last five. The Red Raiders are shooting 47% from the field and they have gone over 141.5 in five straight games. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 141.5