Houston vs. Texas Tech Predictions - February 24

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The Houston Cougars (23-4, 15-1 Big 12) aim to extend a six-game win streak when they visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (21-6, 12-4 Big 12) on February 24, 2025 at United Supermarkets Arena.

The Cougars play the Red Raiders in a game that Houston is currently a modest favorite by 3.5 points. The matchup has an over/under of 131.5.

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Houston vs. Texas Tech Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Monday, February 24, 2025
  • Game time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Location: Lubbock, Texas
  • Arena: United Supermarkets Arena

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Houston vs. Texas Tech Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Houston (-3.5)
  • Moneyline: Houston (-178), Texas Tech (+146)
  • Total: 131.5 points

Pick ATS:Texas Tech (+3.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (131.5)
  • Prediction: Houston 71, Texas Tech 70

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Houston vs. Texas Tech Comparison

Houston Rank Houston Stat Texas Tech Stat Texas Tech Rank
143rd 75.1 Points Scored 81.4 30th
1st 57.7 Points Allowed 66.5 45th
238th 12.9 Assists 16.6 27th
5th 8.7 Turnovers 10.2 77th
106th 46.2% Field Goal % 48.2% 34th
5th 38.3% Field Goal % Allowed 41.7% 68th

Houston Key Players

  • The Cougars scoring leader is LJ Cryer, who averages 15.0 per contest to go with 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
  • Houston's leading rebounder is J'wan Roberts averaging 6.3 boards per game and its best passer is Milos Uzan, averaging 4.6 assists per game.
  • Cryer makes more threes per game than any other member of the Cougars, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.0 per contest.
  • The Houston steals leader is Emanuel Sharp, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Joseph Tugler, who compiles 2.0 rejections per contest.

Texas Tech Key Players

  • JT Toppin records 17.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the Red Raiders, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
  • Elijah Hawkins notches more assists than any other Texas Tech teammate with 6.2 per game. Hawkins also scores 9.2 points and grabs 3.2 rebounds per game.
  • Chance McMillian is the most prolific from distance for the Red Raiders, hitting 2.5 threes per game.
  • Hawkins (1.6 steals per game) is the steal leader for Texas Tech while Toppin (1.2 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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