Houston vs. Texas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17
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Feb. 17, 2024 10:34 a.m. ET
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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
| 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
Learn more about the Houston Cougars vs. the Texas Longhorns game on FOX Sports!
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
| 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
| 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
| 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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