Houston vs TCU Basketball Odds

The Cougars will play the Horned Frogs on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Houston and TCU are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for TCU is 98.33.
  • Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home TCU - TCU meets Houston boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Big 12 Conference, with TCU now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.933 overall win percentage, with TCU, matching up with a 0.800 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Houston currently possesses 14-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, TCU has tallied a 12-3 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and muggles, gather round for a magical clash on the court! On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, the Houston team, with a 14-1 overall standing, travels to face the TCU squad, holding a 12-3 overall record this season.

In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power, as they determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Both Houston and TCU possess a 1-1 Big 12 Conference standing, making this battle crucial for their tournament aspirations.

Houston arrives with a lost their last game current streak, while their opponents, TCU, ride the momentum of a won their last game current streak. The tides of destiny are uncertain, but what we do know is that this clash promises to be spellbinding.

For those seeking to add a little enchantment to this game, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. The wizarding world welcomes you to join the magical realm of sports betting.

And for those who seek to unravel the mysteries of fate, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May your spells be accurate, and your wagers bring forth the spoils of victory. Let the game begin!

Best Cougars at Horned Frogs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

TCU
Favorite

Houston
Houston has a -3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. TCU has a +3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. TCU is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 136.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 136.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

TCU
Favorite

Houston
Houston is the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. TCU is the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on TCU. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston vs TCU College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Houston is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while TCU is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston vs TCU College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

The best over line is 136.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 136.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston vs TCU College Basketball game on Saturday, January 13th, 2024?

Houston is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and TCU is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Houston
TCU
1/13/24 6:00pm EST
-3.5 -105+3.5 -115
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Underdog TCU - TCU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +3.5 TCU underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -3.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston at TCU Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Houston
TCU
First to 5 Points
1/13/24 6:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Houston
TCU
First to 10 Points
1/13/24 6:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Houston
TCU
First to 15 Points
1/13/24 6:00pm EST
-140+100Bet
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston, TCU
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#3 Houston32-50.86517-07-315-3-0.833L1
TCU21-130.61812-46-59-9+60.500L2

Houston & TCU Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Houston Championship Odds
2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Houston
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TCU Championship Odds
2024-25 TCU NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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TCU
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Houston & TCU Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston vs TCU College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs TCU Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs TCU Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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