Houston vs Texas Tech Betting Preview
A Texas showdown is set for Saturday afternoon when the Houston Cougars (1-0, 1-0 away) visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0, 1-0 home). Both teams are coming off wins and will hope to keep their momentum going in this one. This game will air live on FS1.
Houston is averaging 35.0 points scored and 346.0 yards per game, 206.0 passing and 140.0 rushing. Defensively, the Cougars allow 35.0 points and 441.0 yards, 337.0 passing and 104.0 rushing.
Texas Tech is averaging 63.0 points scored and 605.0 yards per game, 472.0 passing and 133.0 rushing. Defensively, the Red Raiders allow 10.0 points and 258.0 yards, 208.0 passing and 50.0 rushing.
Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction
Last time out, Houston got their season started with a thrilling 37-35, three overtime, road win over UTSA. The Roadrunners led 21-7 entering the fourth quarter, but they needed a last second field goal to get the game to overtime. Houston secured the win with a two-point conversion, and stop, in the third OT. Clayton Tune went 22/32 for 206 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added 51 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 441 total yards and forced one UTSA interception.
Texas Tech hosted Murray State and easily won 63-10. The Racers made it a 21-10 game early in the second quarter and then it was all Red Raiders after that. Three Texas Tech QBs went 27/36 for 472 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception in the win. Tahj Brooks rushed the ball six times for 50 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Texas Tech allowed 258 total yards and did not force any Murray State turnovers.
Series History: Texas Tech has won four straight meetings, dating back to 2010, but Houston still leads the all-time series 18-14-1.
Pick: Houston struggled against a good UTSA team, but they were able to overcome the slow start and get the win. I think Texas Tech is intriguing this season and could be tricky for all of the good teams in the Big 12. Give me Texas Tech to cover the spread.
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Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
HOU | Passing | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
21.8 | CMP | 20.5 |
34 | ATT | 34.1 |
64 | CMP% | 60.3 |
241.5 | Y/G | 229.2 |
7.1 | Y/A | 6.7 |
2 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Defense/Offense
HOU | Passing | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
21.9 | CMP | 21.8 |
32 | ATT | 36.2 |
68.5 | CMP% | 60.4 |
255.3 | Y/G | 224 |
8 | Y/A | 6.2 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
HOU | Rushing | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
29.9 | ATT | 36.9 |
118.7 | Y/G | 160.4 |
4.0 | Y/A | 4.3 |
0.8 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
HOU | Rushing | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
38.9 | ATT | 36.5 |
168.6 | Y/G | 162.7 |
4.3 | Y/A | 4.5 |
2.3 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Special Teams
HOU | Special Teams | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
4.1 | Punts-GM | 4.3 |
41.3 | Punt Avg | 45.5 |
2.4 | Kick Ret GM | 2.5 |
21.6 | Kick Ret Avg | 25.5 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 0.9 |
6.7 | Punt Ret Avg | 19.5 |
Betting Trends
HOU | Betting Trends | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
24.67 | Avg Score | 40.33 |
27.67 | Avg Opp Score | 14.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
24.67 | Avg Score | 32.33 |
27.67 | Avg Opp Score | 13.33 |
HOU | Betting Trends | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
30 | Avg Score | 32.4 |
22.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
31.2 | Avg Score | 32.4 |
21.6 | Avg Opp Score | 20.6 |
HOU | Betting Trends | TXTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
9-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
35.6 | Avg Score | 30.2 |
24.6 | Avg Opp Score | 26.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
36.6 | Avg Score | 31.5 |
21.9 | Avg Opp Score | 23.4 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Houston vs Texas Tech Betting Stats
Cougars
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 12 games.
- Houston is 13-1 SU in their last 14 games.
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Texas Tech.
- Houston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Texas Tech.
- Houston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
- Houston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games played in September.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games played in week 2.
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
Red Raiders
- Texas Tech is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 5 games against Houston.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 6 games at home.
- Texas Tech is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- Texas Tech is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in September.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech’s last 7 games played in week 2.