The Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-3) will square off against a fellow Big 12 opponent, the Houston Cougars (2-2) in a matchup on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Cougars will attempt to pull off an upset as 8.5-point underdogs. The over/under in this outing is 52.5 points.
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Texas Tech vs. Houston Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech (-8.5) | Over (52.5) | Texas Tech 36 Houston 20 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Texas Tech | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.3 (69) | 27.3 (81) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.0 (67) | 25.0 (68) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (65) | 3 (14) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (38) | 9 (14) |
Texas Tech vs. Houston Betting Insights
Texas Tech Stats and Trends
- Texas Tech has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- The Red Raiders have covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
- Games featuring Texas Tech have gone over the point total just once this season.
- Raiders games have gone over 52.5 points two times this season (in four outings).
- Texas Tech has an average total of 62.1 in their contests this year, 9.6 more points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Texas Tech has a 2-0 advantage over Houston in the past two matchups between these two squads. The Red Raiders and Cougars have a split 1-1 record against the spread in those games with the two squads going over the total on one occasion. Texas Tech outscored Houston 71-51 in those two head-to-head matchups.
Houston Stats and Trends
- Houston has covered twice in four chances against the spread this season.
- So far this season, two Houston games have gone over the point total.
- The Cougars have played just one game this season that finished with a combined score higher than 52.5 points.
- UH’s average game total this season has been 52.9, 0.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Texas Tech Players to Watch
- Tyler Shough leads the team with 746 passing yards (186.5 yards per game) and has a 59.3% completion percentage this year (67-of-113) while throwing seven touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 149 rushing yards on 48 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 37.3 yards per game.
- Tahj Brooks has taken 61 attempts for a team-leading 412 rushing yards (103.0 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- This season Jerand Bradley has 20 catches and leads the team with 241 yards (60.3 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Jordan Brown has hauled in 10 catches for 151 yards (50.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- This season Xavier White has caught 12 passes for 125 yards, averaging 31.3 receiving yards per game.
Houston Players to Watch
- Donovan Smith has passed for 1,012 yards while completing 62.3% of his throws (94-of-151), with five touchdowns and three interceptions (253.0 yards per game). He’s also rushed 46 times for 104 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 26.0 yards per game.
- Parker Jenkins has run for a team-leading 147 yards on 28 attempts (36.8 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- So far this year Stacy Sneed has run for 124 yards on 29 carries (31.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown. Sneed also helps out in the passing game, catching seven passes for 69 yards (17.3 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Sam Brown has 24 catches, leading his team with 405 yards (101.3 ypg) this season.
- Matthew Golden has added 244 yards (on 22 catches) and four touchdowns.
- This season Joseph Manjack IV has caught 20 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown, averaging 52.8 receiving yards per game.
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