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It\u2019ll be a packed crowd in prime time on Monday when No. 9 Texas Tech hosts No. 5 Houston.<\/p>\n
The Red Raiders come in as slight home underdogs (+1.5), according to ESPN BET, against the Cougars\u2019 vaunted defense that is rated No. 3 in the country, according to KenPom\u2019s defensive ratings.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Texas Tech has the 10th- rated offense and the seventh-best overall net rating, just behind Houston\u2019s No. 3 net rating.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s game is a big one, as conference tournament play is just a few weeks away.<\/p>\n
The Cougars (23-4, 15-1 Big 12) lead the conference by three games, ahead of Texas Tech (21-6, 12-4) and Arizona, and it\u2019s possible these two Texas schools could be on a collision course for the conference title game in Kansas City, Mo. next month.<\/p>\n
Houston vs. Texas Tech odds<\/p>\n
SpreadMoneylineTotalHouston: -1.5 (-115)Texas Tech: +1.5 (-105)Houston: -130Texas Tech: +110Over 131.5 (-110)Uder131.5 (-110)Odds provided by ESPN BET<\/p>\n
Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction<\/p>\n
These two played Feb. 1 in Houston and Texas Tech escaped with an 82-81 overtime win, with late free throws from Chance McMllian sealing it for the Red Raiders.<\/p>\n
That setback marks Houston\u2019s only conference defeat, but the Cougars haven\u2019t been as dominant lately despite six straight wins.<\/p>\n
They only bested Iowa State by nine points Saturday, despite being 12.5-point favorites against a Cyclones team missing star guards Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones.<\/p>\n
Houston turned the ball over 17 times in that game, but offset the giveaways by shooting 58.8 percent from 3-point range.<\/p>\n
There are some concerns that the Cougars\u2019 ball security could negate their strong half-court defense if they aren\u2019t scorching from deep.<\/p>\n
Betting on College Basketball? <\/p>\n
If you let opposing teams get out in transition, Houston\u2019s best asset becomes minimized.<\/p>\n
The Raiders did a great job on the glass in the first clash, with Houston having a slight 38-37 edge.<\/p>\n
All in all, the Raiders are a tough matchup against Houston and I love getting plus-odds at home.<\/p>\n
PICK: Texas Tech moneyline (+110, ESPN BET)<\/p>\n
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