The No. 5 Houston Cougars (23-4) will face off against the No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders (21-6) in a Big 12 showdown on Monday. The Cougars are on a six-game winning streak, having secured a victory against No. 8 Iowa State 68-59 on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders recently triumphed over West Virginia with a score of 73-51. This match marks the second meeting this season between these teams, with Texas Tech narrowly winning the first game 82-81 after an overtime.

Game Information:
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
Betting Odds: Cougars favored by 1.5 points, total points set at 132.5.

Key Players

Houston Cougars:

• L.J. Cryer: A senior guard who leads the team in scoring, averaging 15 points and shooting nearly 42% from three-point range.
• J’Wan Roberts: A senior forward contributing both in scoring and rebounding, with key performances noted against Texas Tech previously.

Texas Tech Red Raiders:

• JT Toppin: A standout sophomore forward who leads the Red Raiders in points and rebounds and has been crucial in multiple games.
• Darrion Williams: A consistent scorer, who has been pivotal in creating scoring opportunities.

Predictions and Picks:
The SportsLine model has analyzed the statistics and predicts that the combined score will exceed 143 points, while providing insights on which side of the spread offers better value. Check out SportsLine for further details and in-depth analysis.