Big 12 opponents square off when the No. 10 Houston Cougars (17-2, 5-1 Big 12) visit the TCU Horned Frogs (13-7, 3-4 Big 12) at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Cougars are 7.5-point favorites in the game. The point total is set at 138.5 in the matchup.
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Houston vs. TCU betting lines
- Houston moneyline odds to win: -408
- TCU moneyline odds to win: +318
- Spread: Houston (-7.5)
- Total: 138.5
Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home last season, Houston sported a worse record against the spread (9-8-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-3-0).
- The Cougars exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home last year, hitting the over in six of 17 home matchups (35.3%). On the road, they hit the over in three of 10 games (30%).
- Houston won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, going 15-1 (.938). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it had a record of 9-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cougars have been putting up 82.1 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 79.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Houston’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 63.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 61.6 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- The Cougars’ past 10 contests have seen them make 9.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 9.3 makes and 34.4%.
Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (195th in nation) | 39.4 (20th) | 33.3 (132nd) | 28.7 (60th) | 15.7 (90th) | 8.1 (first) |
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TCU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- TCU has been better against the spread away (3-1-0) than at home (5-8-0) this year.
- Horned Frogs games have gone above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 13) than on the road (three of four) this season.
- The Horned Frogs’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and away it is .333 (1-2).
Recent trends
- While the Horned Frogs are posting 80.0 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, tallying 82.3 a contest.
- TCU has performed worse defensively in its past 10 games, ceding 73.9 points per contest, 3.5 more points than its season average of 70.4.
- Over their last 10 games, the Horned Frogs are draining 8.1 treys per contest, 0.3 more than their season average (7.8). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (36.0%) compared to their season average (34.2%).
TCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 6-1-0)
- O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (133rd in nation) | 43.0 (140th) | 32.0 (213th) | 30.0 (113th) | 16.4 (60th) | 10.7 (124th) |
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