Krest's prediction: Expect Houston to cover comfortably today.
No. 6 Houston travels to No. 12 Texas Tech for a second game between the Big 12 powerhouses in three weeks. Houston won by four at home, with Tech getting the cover, on Jan. 6. Since then, neither team has lost.
Houston has won 11 straight and covered eight of the last 10, including the last three. Tech has won four straight and covered the last two. The Cougars beat Baylor, West Virginia, and Arizona State by a total of 79 points in the last three games.The Red Raiders made fewer than 10 threes, the only time that's happened since Christmas, and made fewer than 15 shots from two-point range. Clearly, playing this Houston defense is no holiday. Tech's own defense has been shaky in recent games. Utah hit 12-of-26 from three, and Baylor shot 21-for-36 from inside the arc. Colorado also nearly pulled an upset of the Red Raiders, losing by two. Houston doesn't need a lot; just a few cracks will allow the Cougars to score enough points for the defense to stand up. Look for Houston to target J.T. Toppin and Christian Anderson with its suffocating defense and smother Tech for a fairly low-drama cover on the road.has been on a roll, hitting 6 of his last 8 threes and shooting 35 for 57 from the field in the last three games while averaging 26.7 points. That makes him a target for the Houston defense. The Cougars allowed him to take 14 shots, matching his lowest since Christmas. Look for him to get choked out today.The Cougars are No. 4 in the country at forcing turnovers and No. 13 in effective field goal shooting defense.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book,Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameRams vs Seahawks Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for the NFC Championship GameCapitals vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameHurricanes vs Senators Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameRed Wings vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameKansas vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameNorth Carolina vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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