Houston (17-3) vs Texas Tech (16-4)
February 1, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston -11 — Over/Under: 128.5
In this article, we will formulate a Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Hofheinz Pavilion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Red Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Red Raiders
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cougars
-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas Tech and Houston
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Red Raiders and Cougars
Texas Tech Is On Fire
Texas Tech is on fire right now and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, they won 65-54 and in the last game against TCU, they were defeated 71-57. At halftime, they were up 32-29 and in the second half, the defense gave up only 28 points to pace the team. JT Tppoin had a strong game putting up 18 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that finished in double figures to pace the squad.
Texas Tech comes into this game with a 16-4 record overall and they have gone 11-9 against the spread. Texas Tech is averaging 81.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 37th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 49.4 percent from the field, which is the 18th-best in the league. JT Toppin has been the top player for this team averaging 16.4 points while shooting 56.1 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from behind the three-point line.
Houston Defense Dominated
The Houston defense dominated in the last game, and it’s been the same thing for most games; the defense has impressed. Houston faced off against West Virginia in the last game and they gave up only 49 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they were up39-19, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. LJ Cryer had quite the game putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Houston is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 55.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 141st while the defense is ranked 1st in the league. They are averaging 60.85 field goals attempted per game which is 82nd in the league. L.J. Cryer is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 38.5 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. Houston will meet Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Baylor after this game.
Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction
I am not betting against Houston with the way the defense has played. Texas Tech is averaging 81.4 points per game but they have to go against a Houston defense that is giving up 55.3 points per game. Texas Tech’s offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and Houston is going to get the job done. Back Houston to win this game and cover the spread. This is one of the top plays of the day.