Houston vs Texas Tech Basketball Odds

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The Cougars will play the Red Raiders on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Houston and Texas Tech are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Texas Tech is 97.33.
  • Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Texas Tech - Texas Tech meets Houston boasting a 10-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Texas Tech now standing 2nd (0.833) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.944 overall win percentage, with Texas Tech matching up with a 0.789 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Houston currently possesses 17-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Texas Tech has tallied a 15-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Houston, 17-1, takes on Texas Tech, 15-4, in a crucial conference matchup.

Houston 5-0, Texas Tech 5-1 in Big 12 standings. Both teams on winning streaks.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cougars at Red Raiders Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Texas Tech		Favorite

Houston
+1.5 -118 BetMGM
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-1.5 -102 BetMGM
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Houston has a -1.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Texas Tech has a +1.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Texas Tech is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
140.5 o -110 BetMGM
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140.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Texas Tech		Favorite

Houston
-102 BetMGM
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-118 BetMGM
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Houston is the -118 moneyline favorite. Risk $118 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. Texas Tech is the -102 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $102 to win $100 on Texas Tech. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston vs Texas Tech College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Houston is a -1.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Texas Tech is a +1.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston vs Texas Tech College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

The best over line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston vs Texas Tech College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Houston is a -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Texas Tech is a -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Houston
Texas Tech
1/24/26 2:00pm EST
-1.5 -102+1.5 -118
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Underdog Texas Tech - Texas Tech bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +1.5 Texas Tech underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -1.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Houston at Texas Tech Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Houston
Texas Tech
First to 5 Points
1/24/26 2:00pm EST
-120-115Bet
Houston
Texas Tech
First to 10 Points
1/24/26 2:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Houston
Texas Tech
First to 15 Points
1/24/26 2:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Houston
Texas Tech
Game to Overtime
1/24/26 2:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston, Texas Tech
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#5 Houston28-50.84815-16-314-4+20.778W5
#16 Texas Tech22-100.68814-25-512-6+40.667L3

Houston & Texas Tech Futures Odds

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Texas Tech Championship Odds
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Houston & Texas Tech Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston vs Texas Tech College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs Texas Tech Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Texas Tech Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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