Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction 1/6/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Preview

Houston Cougars have a 13-1 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 7-0 away record and are coming off a 67-60 away win against Cincinnati. Their previous three games were a 69-60 home win against Middle Tennessee, a 94-85 home win against Arkansas and a 99-57 home win against New Orleans.

Offensively, Houston averages 77.9 points per game, while allowing 60 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.2 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 9.1 steals per game defensively.

Emanuel Sharp leads Houston in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 43.6% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Chris Cenac Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game, while Kingston Flemings adds a team-high 5 assists per game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview

Texas Tech Red Raiders have an 11-3 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 0-1 away record and are coming off a 102-80 home win against Oklahoma State. Their previous three games were an 87-57 home win against Winthrop, an 82-81 home win against Duke and a 101-90 home win against Northern Colorado.

Offensively, Texas Tech averages 85.1 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Red Raiders shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.

JT Toppin leads Texas Tech in scoring, with an average of 21.2 points per game, while shooting with 55.3% from the field and 47.1% from the free throw line. JT Toppin is also the team’s leading rebounder with 10.8 per game, while Christian Anderson adds a team-high 7.5 assists per game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Houston Cougars Betting Trends: January 6, 2026

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 62 night games at Fertitta Center.
• Texas Tech has lost each of its last eight games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 48 night games at Fertitta Center.

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won seven of its last eight games.
• Texas Tech has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Houston’s last 17 night games at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Each of Texas Tech’s last nine night games have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.63).
• Houston is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
• Texas Tech ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.1).
• Texas Tech ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.8%).

Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction

In this Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction, Houston is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, but Houston has been almost perfect with just one loss in their 14 games played. They have also been undefeated at home, while Texas Tech has lost its only road game. Both teams are coming into this matchup red-hot, as they are 9-1 and 7-1 in their last 10 and 8 games respectively, and also 5-1 and 3-0 against the spread, so in such a balanced matchup, I like the value with the underdog. I expect the guests to keep this one close, so take Texas Tech and the +6.5 points in this one.