The Cougars will play the Longhorns on Monday, January 29th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Houston and Texas are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 29th, 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 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Texas is 95.67.
- Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Texas - Texas meets Houston boasting a 10-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 2nd (0.714) in the Big 12 Conference, with Texas now standing 5th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.900 overall win percentage, with Texas, matching up with a 0.700 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Houston currently possesses 18-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Texas has tallied a 14-6 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Prepare yourselves for a magical clash between Houston and Texas on January 29th, 2024. Houston, with an 18-2 record, will face Texas, who stands at 14-6 this season. The enchanting world of college basketball awaits!
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great significance as they determine tournament seeds. Houston boasts a 5-2 standing in the Big 12 Conference, while Texas lags behind with 3-4. The outcome of this mystical encounter could have a profound impact on their tournament fate.
Houston enters the arena with an impressive four-game winning streak, their magic surging with every victory. However, Texas arrives with a recent loss, dampening their spirits. Will Houston's wizardry prevail, or will Texas conjure up an unexpected twist?
Before placing your bets, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this captivating showdown. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Unleash your inner sorcerer and let the games begin!
We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below, giving you a glimpse into their magical journey this season. So gather your potions and join us on January 29th as Houston and Texas clash in a spellbinding battle on the court!
Best Cougars at Longhorns Odds
| Underdog Texas | Favorite Houston |
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| Underdog Texas | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -4.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Texas is a +4.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 129.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 129.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Texas is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Houston
Texas
1/29/24 9:00pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog Texas - Texas bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Texas underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston at Texas Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Houston
Texas
First to 5 Points
1/29/24 9:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Houston
Texas
First to 10 Points
1/29/24 9:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Houston
Texas
First to 15 Points
1/29/24 9:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Houston
Texas
Game to Overtime
1/29/24 9:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #3 Houston | 32-5 | 0.865 | 17-0 | 7-3 | 15-3 | - | 0.833 | L1 |
| Texas | 21-13 | 0.618 | 14-4 | 4-6 | 9-9 | +6 | 0.500 | L1 |
Houston & Texas 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|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Texas | +10000 Bet |
Houston & Texas 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 Texas College Basketball Game
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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 Monday, January 29th, 2024 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs Texas Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Texas Game.
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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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