College Basketball Today: Bet Houston Over TCU
No. 2 Houston is a 3 1/2 -point favorite against TCU in the college basketball lines. The over-under is set at 136½ points. Let’s take a look at our betting breakdown of this Big 12 matchup.
No. 3 Houston vs TCU Game Information
- Game: Houston (14-1, 1-1 Big 12) vs TCU (12-3, 1-1)
- Date/Time: Jan. 13, 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
- Houston vs TCU Live Stream: ESPN / TBS.com
TCU (12-3) is a home dog against No. 3 Houston as the Cougars enter the matchup as 3 1/2 -point favorites. This Lone Star State contest tips off at 6 p.m. from Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday. Fans can stream the action on ESPN.
Houston vs TCU Odds and Spreads
Houston vs TCU Betting Trends
- TCU is 12-3 against the spread this season.
- Houston is 8-6-1 against the spread in the Las Vegas odds.
- The Horned Frogs are a perfect 8-0 at home.
- Cougars games have trended towards the under. The total has gone under in 11 contests with four games hitting the over.
- TCU is 4-0 against the spread in their last four matchups.
- The under is 5-1-1 in Houston’s last seven games as a road favorite of 6.5 points or less.
- The Horned Frogs have an explosive offense averaging 85.1 points which ranks No. 13 in the country.
- The Cougars boast the nation’s best defense allowing just 50.3 points per game.
Over 136 1/2 Points (-110)
Houston may boast a stout defense, but TCU has one of the best offenses the Cougars have faced. The Horned Frogs should be able to get buckets, even if it is less than the team’s average of points.
Bet online the over in this Houston-TCU contest.
Against The Spread Pick: Houston -3½ (-110)
Houston is looking to bounce back after a four-point road loss to Iowa State. Meanwhile, TCU is off to a hot start in Big 12 play defeating No. 9 Oklahoma. This came after the Horned Frogs lost by two points to No. 3 Kansas.
TCU is looking like a potential tournament team, but the Horned Frogs are not going to catch the Cougars by surprise. Houston will be motivated to bounce back from the recent loss. The Cougars also have the defense to slow the Horned Frogs.
We’re taking Houston to cover the spread at the sportsbook.
Moneyline Pick: Go with the Cougars (-170)
Houston gets a road Big 12 win.
Best Prop Bet: Houston First Half Moneyline (-149)
Houston is going to play with a sense of urgency as the Cougars look to bounce back from the recent loss. We’re taking Houston to win the first half in the college basketball odds. If you are more confident in the Cougars’ start, you can take Houston to cover 2-point spread for a better return.
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Houston vs TCU Prediction
Questions Of The Day
Which team is favored by the odds to win: Houston or TCU?
Houston is a 3½-point favorite against TCU.
What is the key factor to consider when betting on the Houston vs TCU game?
This matchup is a clash of opposing styles. Houston boasts the nation’s best defense against the 13th-ranked TCU offense.
