It will be a primetime crowd on Monday, when No. 9 Texas Tech hosts No. 5.
According to ESPN BET, the Red Raiders are a small underdog (+1.5) against the Cougars' proud defense, which ranks third in the country, according to Kenpom's defense rating. It appears as
Meanwhile, Texas Tech has a 10th rating and a 7th rating, after Houston's third net rating.
Monday's game is big as conference tournament play is a few weeks away.
The Cougars (23-4, 15-1 Big 12) lead the conference in three games ahead of Texas Tech (21-6, 12-4) and Arizona. The conference title game will be held next month in Kansas City, Missouri.
Houston vs. Texas Tech Odds
| Spread it | Money Line | total |
|---|---|---|
| Houston: -1.5 (-115) Texas Tech: +1.5 (-105) |
Houston: -130 Texas Tech: +110 |
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Houston vs. Texas Tech Prediction
These two escaped on February 1st with an 82-81 overtime victory at Houston and Texas Tech, and a free throw of chance sealed it for the Red Raiders.
That set-off marks the defeat of Houston's only meeting, but the Cougars have not been so dominant despite their recent six consecutive wins.
They scored Iowa State on Saturday, despite the cyclone team being a 12.5-point favorite against teams that lost star guards Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones.
Houston made more than 17 balls in that game, but offset the prize by shooting 58.8% from the 3-point range.
There are some concerns that the Cougars' ball security can deny a strong half-court defense if it's not deep burned.
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When the opposing team comes out during the transition, Houston's best assets are kept to a minimum.
The Raiders did a great job with the glass in their first collision, with Houston having just a 38-37 edge.
Overall, the Raiders are a tough matchup against Houston and I love getting plus odds at home.
Pick: Texas Tech Money Line (+110, espn bet)
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