Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Houston vs. Longhorns CBB Odds
Looking for Houston Cougars vs. Texas Longhorns NCAA basketball free pick & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Houston taking on the Longhorns on Monday, January 29th at Moody Center, in Texas, TX. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks all college basketball season long including all CBB games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Houston Texas matchup.
NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(18-2) Houston Cougars vs. Texas Longhorns (14-6)
Date: Monday, January 29th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Moody Center, Texas, TX
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Houston -5.5 | Longhorns +5.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Longhorns -225 | Houston +185
CBB Total: O/U 130.5
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Looking to win big? The Cougars and Longhorns face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Longhorns are hosting the game at Moody Center in Austin, TX.
Houston is favored by -5.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Texas. The game’s over/under currently sits at 130.5 points.
Cougars vs. Longhorns ATS
As the favorite this season, Houston has gone 11-8 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, Houston is just 2-4 vs. the spread this year and 1-2 over their last three road games.
As the underdog this season, Texas has gone 2-3 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-10 and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games at home. Overall, the Longhorns’ ATS record this year is 6-14. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Texas is 4-6 vs. the spread.
Houston Cougars
Through 20 games, Houston is 18-2 overall and 5-2 in Big 12 play. The Cougars are coming off a 74-52 win over Kansas State and have won four straight games. For the season, Houston has gone 13-0 at home and 4-2 on the road.
On the road this season, the Cougars have an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, Houston has gone 8-2, and they are 17-2 when favored this season.
This season, the over/under record for Houston games is 6-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 133.3. So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line of 130.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 122 points.
Houston Cougars Stats
In their previous game, the Cougars’ offense finished with 74 points, which is right in line with their current average of 74 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Jamal Shead with 17 points. J’Wan Roberts also added 14 points for the Cougars.
So far this season, the Houston defense has been performing well, ranking 1st in the country at 51.9 points allowed per contest. Against Kansas State in their most recent game, the Houston defense gave up a total of 52 points while allowing Kansas State to hit 40% of their shots.
Texas Longhorns
Through 20 games, Texas has been a much better team at home compared to on the road. The Longhorns have gone 11-3 at home, compared to 3-3 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.1, compared to -3.2 on the road.
As the underdog, Texas has gone 2-3 this season. They have been the underdog in five of their 20 games.
Today’s over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas’ games this season (146.2). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 146 points.
Texas Longhorns Stats
In their most recent game, the Longhorns’ offense tallied 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76.8 points per game. On the offensive front, the Longhorns have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 52nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 69th in terms of percentage and 165th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Longhorns’ defense holds the 86th rank in the nation, allowing 67.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. Houston. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.6%.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | HOU | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 74 (219th) | 76.8 (129th) |
| FG % | 43% (277th) | 48% (52nd) |
| 3 Point FG% | 35% (121st) | 37% (69th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 21.9 (194th) | 20.5 (255th) |
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Houston Cougars vs. Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Cougars are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Longhorns are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Cougars are 2-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Longhorns have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cougars’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Longhorns’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Houston Cougars vs. Texas Longhorns Free Pick: Texas +5.5
Coming in as the underdogs at +5.5, we have the Longhorns as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 130.5, and our model projects the Cougars and Longhorns to reach a combined total of 142 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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