Houston vs. Texas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17

Houston vs. Texas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17

Updated Feb. 17, 2024 10:34 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

The No. 3 Houston Cougars (21-3, 8-3 Big 12) aim to continue a 14-game home winning streak when they host the Texas Longhorns (16-8, 5-6 Big 12) on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET.

The Cougars take the court as 10-point favorites against the Longhorns. The matchup features a point total of 131.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of betting on the Houston-Texas matchup.

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Houston vs. Texas How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • Where: Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: CBS
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Cougars vs Longhorns Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Cougars -10 -112 -108 131 -112 -108 -550 +410

Houston vs. Texas Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Houston (-10)
  • Pick OU: Over (131)
  • Prediction: Houston 73, Texas 63

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Houston vs. Texas Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cougars 70, Longhorns 60.
  • The Cougars have an 84.6% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Longhorns sit with a 19.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

  • Houston has covered 11 times in 24 games with a spread this season.
  • Texas has compiled a 9-15-0 record against the spread this year.
  • Houston is 9-6 ATS this season when playing as at least 10-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

  • The Cougars and their opponent have broken the 131-point mark 11 times this year.
  • So far this year, 21 Longhorns games have featured over 131 points scored.
  • The Cougars and Longhorns combine to average 150.4 points per contest, which is 19.4 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Houston has gone 12-3 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 80%).
  • Texas has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won three of those games.
  • Houston has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -550 or shorter.
  • Texas has been at least a +410 moneyline underdog six times this season but won all of those games.

Houston vs. Texas: Recent Results

Cougars vs Longhorns Recent Games
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
1/29/2024 Cougars -4.5 129.5 -205 +170 76-72 HOU

Houston vs. Texas: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

Houston Texas
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 73.6 (196) 76.8 (93)
Points Allowed (Rank) 54.7 (1) 67.8 (75)
Rebounds (Rank) 13.5 (3) 8.5 (206)
3pt Made (Rank) 7.5 (178) 7.7 (154)
Assists (Rank) 13 (193) 16.2 (32)
Turnovers (Rank) 8.1 (5) 11.4 (180)

Houston 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LJ Cryer 24 14.8 2.5 2 1.1 0.1 2.8
Jamal Shead 24 12.7 3.6 5.8 2.1 0.5 1.3
Emanuel Sharp 24 12.2 4 0.9 1.4 0 2.1
J'wan Roberts 23 9.1 7.1 1.9 1 0.9 0
Damian Dunn 24 7 2.3 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.7

Texas 2023-24 Key Players

Longhorns Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Max Abmas 24 17.7 3 4.4 0.9 0.1 3
Dylan Disu 15 16.9 4.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 2.1
Tyrese Hunter 23 11.3 2.7 4.5 1.1 0.3 1.1
Dillon Mitchell 24 11 8.6 1.7 0.9 1 0
Kadin Shedrick 22 8 3.2 0.5 0.9 1.2 0.1

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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