Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 3 2026

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the Houston Cougars in college football action on Friday.
Before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered, in terms of the most important information regarding today's NCAA football betting odds.
Texas Tech vs Houston Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: Texas Tech: (-310) | Houston: (+245)
- Spread: Texas Tech: -7.5 (-110) | Houston: +7.5 (-110)
- Total: 52.5 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)
Texas Tech vs Houston Betting Trends
- Texas Tech hasn't won a game against the spread this season.
- Texas Tech has no wins ATS (0-2) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- One of Texas Tech's two games this season has gone over the point total.
- Houston has but one win versus the spread this year.
- Every Houston game has hit the over this season.
Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Red Raiders win (88%)
Texas Tech vs Houston Point Spread
Houston is the underdog by 7.5 points against Texas Tech. Houston is -110 to cover the spread, and Texas Tech is -110.
Texas Tech vs Houston Over/Under
A combined point total of 52.5 has been set for Texas Tech-Houston on Sept. 18, with the over at -114 and the under at -106.
Texas Tech vs Houston Moneyline
Looking at the moneyline for Houston-Texas Tech, Houston is the underdog at +245, and Texas Tech is -310.
Texas Tech vs. Houston Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 34.0 | 62 | 17.0 | 51 | 56.0 | 2 |
| Houston | 55.0 | 6 | 13.0 | 32 | 56.0 | 2 |
Texas Tech vs. Houston Game Info
- Game day: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FOX
- Location: Lubbock, Texas
- Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
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