Houston Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction & Picks - NCAA

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Houston Cougars
10/4/25 19:00
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Prediction:

 

Texas Tech Red Raiders -9.5 Alternate Spread

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Picks

One of the most interesting games on the college football Week 6 Saturday slate will see the 11th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Houston Cougars in the Big 12. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars.

Texas Tech enters this game with a record of 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big 12. The Red Raiders most recently beat the Utah Utes in Week 4 by a score of 34-10. Texas Tech’s offense had a total of 484 yards, while its defense allowed 263 yards. Backup quarterback Will Hammond threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Cameron Dickey led the team in rushing with 67 yards and two touchdowns.

As for Houston, they enter this game with a record of 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big 12. The Cougars most recently beat the Oregon State Beavers in Week 5 by a score of 27-24 in overtime. Quarterback Conner Weigman threw for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while running back Dean Connors led the team in rushing with 53 yards.

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Houston Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders Latest Matches

Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars Latest matches
W W W W
Victories

4/4 (100%)

Defeats

0/4 (0%)

Sep 26, 2025 - NCAA

Oregon State Beavers
24 :  27
Houston Cougars

Sep 12, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
36 :  20
Colorado Buffaloes

Sep 6, 2025 - NCAA

Rice Owls
9 :  35
Houston Cougars

Aug 28, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
27 :  0
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
W W
Victories

2/2 (100%)

Defeats

0/2 (0%)

Sep 12, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
36 :  20
Colorado Buffaloes

Aug 28, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
27 :  0
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
W W
Victories

2/2 (100%)

Defeats

0/2 (0%)

Sep 26, 2025 - NCAA

Oregon State Beavers
24 :  27
Houston Cougars

Sep 6, 2025 - NCAA

Rice Owls
9 :  35
Houston Cougars
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders Latest matches
W W W W
Victories

4/4 (100%)

Defeats

0/4 (0%)

Sep 20, 2025 - NCAA

Utah Utes
10 :  34
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Sep 13, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
45 :  14
Oregon State Beavers

Sep 6, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
62 :  14
Kent State Golden Flashes

Aug 30, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
67 :  7
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
W W W
Victories

3/3 (100%)

Defeats

0/3 (0%)

Sep 13, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
45 :  14
Oregon State Beavers

Sep 6, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
62 :  14
Kent State Golden Flashes

Aug 30, 2025 - NCAA

Texas Tech Red Raiders
67 :  7
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
W
Victories

1/1 (100%)

Defeats

0/1 (0%)

Sep 20, 2025 - NCAA

Utah Utes
10 :  34
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Houston Cougars - Texas Tech Red Raiders Key Points

  1. Texas Tech is 4-0 ATS this season
  2. Texas Tech is averaging 55.0 points per game this season
  3. Houston is averaging 31.3 points per game this season
  4. Houston is 3-1 ATS this season

Our Houston Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction

Despite being undefeated, Houston looks to be overmatched in this game against Texas Tech. The Red Raiders have one of the country's best scoring offenses, averaging 55 points per game, while the Cougars average 31.3 points per game.

The near loss to Oregon State is also a concern for Houston, as the Beavers are one of the few winless teams in the country. 

The good news for Texas Tech is that starting quarterback Behren Morton is expected to return in this game after leaving in the win against Utah two weeks ago. The Red Raiders also have Will Hammond as their backup, who performed well against Utah, so there is also the chance that both quarterbacks could see the field.

Overall, the Red Raiders’ explosive offense looks to be too much for the Cougars to handle; therefore, our Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars prediction is: Texas Tech Red Raiders -9.5 Alternate Spread.

Prediction:

 

Texas Tech Red Raiders -9.5 Alternate Spread

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