Houston vs. Texas Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars and Texas Longhorns face off on Monday night for a Big 12 showdown in the Moody Center. Will the Longhorns cover? Matt McCuen shares his Houston vs. Texas prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds ahead of the game.
Matt McCuen - January 29, 2024, 11:12 AM EST
5 minHouston vs. Texas Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns will meet from Austin on Monday night for a Big 12 showdown.
Houston vs. Texas DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: January 29, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Houston vs. Texas Odds
- Spread: Houston -5.5 (-105), Texas +5.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 129.5 (-112), U 139.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Houston (-220), Texas (+195)
Houston vs. Texas Prediction
Houston comes into this game ranked fourth in the nation with an 18-2 record.
The Cougars are 5-2 in the conference, which is good for third place.
Houston has won four games in a row after a modest two-game slide.
Most recently, the Cougars took down BYU on the road and followed that up with a blowout win at home against Kansas State.
Houston is seen as a legitimate contender to win a championship.
Veteran guard LJ Cryer leads the Cougars offensive attack with 15.2 points per game.
Tampa, Florida native Emanuel Sharp has delivered a strong season with 12.2 points and 3.9 assists.
Senior Jamal Shead leads the team in assists with 5.8 while adding 11.7 points per game.
J'Wan Roberts has been the team's top rebounder, averaging 7.1.
The Cougars have a suffocating defense, allowing opponents 51.9 points per game while averaging 74.0.
Texas begins this contest unranked with a 14-6 record.
The Longhorns have lost three of their last five, including a loss on the road on Saturday against BYU.
Texas began the year ranked 18th but has not been ranked since January 13th.
This is a big game for the Longhorns, who are 3-4 in conference play.
Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas leads the Longhorns with 17.6 points per game and 4.3 assists.
Big man Dylan Disu has performed at a high level this year with 15.5 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Junior Tyrese Hunter has added 12.1 points and 4.2 assists per game.
Dillon Mitchell leads the team in rebounds with 8.6 per game while adding 10.6 points.
Texas has averaged 76.8 points per game while allowing the opposition 67.9.
Houston vs. Texas Pick
This is an excellent spot at home for the Longhorns, who desperately need a win tonight.
Texas has enough offensive firepower to put up points and keep this contest close.
Texas has played their best basketball at home with a 2-2 record.
Houston has had road struggles with a 2-2 record away from home compared to 12-0 at home.
This will be a close contest that the Longhorns will cover.
Pick: Texas +5.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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