A Big 12 matchup features the No. 4 Houston Cougars (18-2) going on the road to play the Texas Longhorns (14-6) on Monday night. The Cougars have won four games in a row. On Jan. 27, Houston defeated Kansas State 74-52. Texas had its two-game win streak put to an end last time out when the BYU Cougars edged out the Longhorns 84-72.
Tipoff from the Moody Center in Austin is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Cougars are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Houston vs. Texas odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 129.5. Before making any Texas vs. Houston picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 12 of the 2023-24 season on a 114-73 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 19-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Houston vs. Texas and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Texas vs. Houston:
- Houston vs. Texas spread: Cougars -5.5
- Houston vs. Texas over/under: 129.5 points
- Houston vs. Texas money line: Cougars -228, Longhorns +186
- TEX: Texas has won 16 of last 20 games at home
- HOU: Houston has hit the 1H ML in 30 of last 35 games
- Houston vs. Texas picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Houston can cover
Senior guard L.J. Cryer is a force for the Cougars. Cryer has a reliable jumper from 3-point land and has a nice touch off the dribble. He leads the team in scoring (15.2) while shooting 38% from downtown. On Jan. 23 versus BYU, Cryer finished with 23 points, four rebounds and went 5-of-9 from downtown.
Sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp has been another major contributor offensively. Sharp plays with great confidence and disturbs passing lanes. The Florida native averages 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. He’s notched at least 20 points in four games this season. On Jan. 9, Sharp dropped 20 points and five boards. See which team to pick here.
Why Texas can cover
Senior guard Max Abmas is a pure scorer and ball-handler for the Longhorns. He leads the team in scoring (17.6) with 4.3 assists per game. Additionally, he shoots 40% from beyond the arc. Abmas dropped 22 points, four rebounds and three assists on Jan. 23.
Sophomore forward Dillon Mitchell provides Texas with a big-time athlete in the frontcourt. The Florida native averages 10.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. On Jan. 17, Mitchell logged 15 points and nine boards. See which team to pick here.
How to make Houston vs. Texas picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 140 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread is the better value. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Texas vs. Houston, and which side of the spread is the better value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 19-5 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.
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