The Houston Cougars (24-4) travel to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (21-6) on Monday, February 24th. This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Houston Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Cougars Are Coming Off A Win

Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games

The Cougars improved to 24-4 on the season with a 68-59 win over Iowa State on Saturday. Houston, playing at home, entered the game as -11.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, just under the O/U line of 129.5.

Houston took control early, leading 34-22 at halftime. However, they allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 34 themselves, letting Iowa State close the gap but ultimately holding on for the win.

The Red Raiders Are Coming Off A Win

Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games

Texas Tech improved to 21-6 on the season with a 73-51 win over West Virginia on Saturday. The Red Raiders, who were -10 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.

Leading 30-27 at halftime, Texas Tech’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Mountaineers to just 24 points while scoring 43 themselves. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Houston’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field and 58.8% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.8%, and they connected on 8 of 10 free throws.

L.J. Cryer led the way with 28 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 64.7% overall. Milos Uzan added 19 points, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from deep. The Cougars had just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Raiders Offense Breakdown

Texas Tech put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 22 attempts, and were solid from the line, making 12 of 15 free throws for 80%.

JT Toppin led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall. Christian Anderson added 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep for a 62.5% three-point percentage, while also contributing 4 assists.

Cougars Team Defense

Even with Houston’s defense allowing 59 points, their opponent shot 53% from the field, connecting on 25 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.

From three-point range, the opposition was even more effective, making 10 of 17 threes for a 58% shooting percentage. They also went 8/10 from the free-throw line. Houston gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Raiders Team Defense

Despite Houston’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t stop their opponent from scoring 59 points on 53% shooting. The Cougars allowed 25 made field goals on 47 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Houston’s opponent hit 10 of 17 threes, shooting 58%. They also went 8/10 from the free-throw line.

Cougars vs Red Raiders Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
• In their last three games at home, the Red Raiders have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 77 points per game in these contests.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Red Raiders have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• As the betting favorite, the Cougars have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Cougars vs Red Raiders Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the Red Raiders on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 132.5, and our model projects the Cougars and Red Raiders to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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