Houston vs. Texas Tech Picks – Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

An exciting Big 12 showdown is coming your way with the fifth-ranked Houston Cougars (23-4) battling the ninth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (21-6) on Monday, February 24 at 9:00 PM ET at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. This should be a close matchup, with odds favoring the Cougars at -1.5 (-115) with MyBookie.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Cougars put their six-game win streak on the line with this upcoming showdown. Their latest victory was a 68-59 performance over the eighth-ranked Iowa State Cyclones.

Houston was in control after a 34-22 first half performance, but did have a tougher second half in defending. L.J. Cryer was outstanding with 28 points on 64.7 percent shooting from the field. In total, three players reached double figures.

Iowa State was held to 39.1 percent shooting from the field and 40.0 percent from three point land. As for the Cougars, they made 53.2 percent of their shots and 58.8 percent from deep. The Cougars had an edge offensively, which is really the only area they had over the Cyclones.

The Cougars are producing 75.1 points a game and are making 46.2 percent of their shots each battle. On defense, they have held opponents to an average of 57.7 points a game, which offers a great margin of error.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Red Raiders are aiming to find some consistency after going 3-2 over their last five games. They are coming off a 73-51 blowout win over the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Texas Tech had a three point lead after the first half of the game. However, they wasted no time in the second with a 43-24 performance to put this game out of reach. JT Toppin had a strong performance with 22 points and eight rebounds to carry the team on his back.

The Mountaineers were held to 32.8 percent shooting from the field and 22.2 percent from deep. Red Raiders were able to connect on 46.4 percent of their shots and 40.9 percent from three point range. Texas Tech had an edge with points in the paint, at 32 to 22.

The Red Raiders are getting 81.4 points and shooting 48.2 percent from the field each game. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to get 66.5 points a game. This is an excellent margin of error, but they cannot afford bad shooting nights like they have had in recent losses.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the latest Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders betting odds, favoring the Cougars by 1.5 points. The Cougars are predicted to have a 61.6 percent chance of winning on the road, according to market analysis. Based on current stats, the Cougars are appealing to cover here.

Final Pick: Houston Cougars -1.5 (-115)