Big 12 NCAAB Prediction and Odds: TCU vs Houston Top Over Bet
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- Read on for my top college basketball picks for Big 12 teams this week.
There are still four teams perfect in Big 12 play this season and the Houston Cougars are the first with a chance to start 3-0 in the conference with a home matchup with TCU on Monday. The Cougars also play on the road against Kansas State on Saturday.

Houston and Iowa State met in the 2024 Big 12 championship game and they headed into 2025 leading the way in the Big 12 title odds.
Arizona State is setting the pace with a 9-4 record against the college basketball spread followed by Iowa State and West Virginia at 8-5.
Houston is fourth at +1400 in the odds of winning the national championship with Iowa State (+1600) and Kansas (+1800) other Big 12 teams in the top 10 in the championship odds.
Let’s check out my best college basketball picks this week for the Big 12.
Top 3 College Basketball Predictions for the Big 12 This Week
1. TCU-Houston to Land Over is Best Bet on Monday
There’s not much to choose from as the TCU vs Houston game is the only Big 12 game scheduled on Monday.
There is some early money coming in on the Horned Frogs to cover against the college basketball betting line as the 19.5-point underdog. With TCU losing to Arizona and needing a late 7-0 run to edge Kansas State in its first two conference games, it is hard to have much confidence in TCU playing on the road.
This matchup is one of two on Monday with a total under 130. Houston and TCU have combined to see 11 of 26 games land under so far this season, but when making college basketball picks, go with the game to finish over 128.5 points – even if TCU is still adapting after losing senior guard Frankie Collins to a season-ending foot injury.
Frankie Collins announced he will recover from his left foot injury on April 17.
The TCU guard is eligible for an injury redshirt next season if he plans to use it. pic.twitter.com/yJwmJzoCAd
— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) January 3, 2025
Bet This Pick: TCU-Houston Over 128.5 (-110)
2. Game of the Week: Iowa State at Texas Tech
There isn’t really one game that jumps out at those who bet online, so let’s go with Saturday’s matchup between Iowa State and Texas Tech.
Per Iowa State vs Texas Tech betting tips, the Cyclones haven’t won in Lubbock since 2019. The last time Iowa State visited Texas Tech, the Red Raiders trailed by 22 points early in the second half before winning 80-77 in overtime.
The game went over the BetUS sportsbook total of 127.5 with 3:35 left to play in the second half.
Highlights from Yesterday’s Victory ⤵️ #Cyclones | #C5C pic.twitter.com/ZY2kExAsWL
— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) January 5, 2025
Texas Tech dropped its Big 12 opener to UCF but began 2025 with an impressive 93-65 road win against Utah as junior forward Darrion Williams had 19 points and nine assists. Senior guard Elijah Hawkins hit four 3-pointers in the victory.
Let’s do it again Tuesday 🔥
6 guys were in double-figures and we had a total of 22 assists tonight.
🎥 Highlights of our win over Utah. pic.twitter.com/YZwh9EHurC
— Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) January 5, 2025
The Cyclones topped Baylor 74-55 for their ninth win in a row. Iowa State is lurking around in the top five in the national polls. Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones both average more than 16 points per game for Iowa State.
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3. Kansas Star Hunter Dickinson a Top Player Prop Option
Kansas made quite the statement with a 99-48 road win against UCF in the only game played on Sunday.
After shooting under 50% in his last two games, national player of the year candidate Hunter Dickinson went off for 27 points (one point shy of his season-high) on 12-of-17 shooting. His double-double streak ended at five as Dickinson finished with nine rebounds.
The Jayhawks are home against Arizona State on Wednesday and then hit the road for a Saturday clash with Cincinnati.
Dickinson was pretty quiet with 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting the last time he faced the Bearcats. Expect him to be more involved in the offense in the two remaining games this week. He is a Big 12 player prop option in both scoring and rebounding each time he hits the court.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
Questions Of The Day
Which Big 12 team has had the most games land over the total?
Texas Tech leads the Big 12 with nine of its first 13 games landing over the total.
Who is the top scorer in the Big 12 this season?
West Virginia senior guard Javon Small is averaging 19.5 points per game.