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The Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-3) play on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET against the Houston Cougars (2-2) at Jones AT&T Stadium.
The Red Raiders are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) against the Cougars. The over/under for this matchup is 51 points.
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Game Info for Texas Tech vs. Houston
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 2
- Location: Lubbock, Texas
- Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -327 | +256 |
Texas Tech Pick Insights
- Texas Tech has not covered the spread in a game yet this season in three games.
- Texas Tech has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 8.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- In Texas Tech’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Texas Tech Stats & Insights
- Texas Tech is averaging 406 yards per game on offense (59th in the FBS), and rank 59th defensively, yielding 347.5 yards allowed per game.
- Texas Tech is putting up 29.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 66th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 69th, allowing 24 points per game.
- Offensively, Texas Tech ranks 60th in the FBS with 244 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 42nd in passing yards allowed per contest (201).
- Texas Tech is compiling 162 rushing yards per game on offense (61st in the FBS), and ranks 87th on the other side of the ball with 146.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Texas Tech is putting up a 37.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 90th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 73rd, allowing a 39.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Texas Tech has forced seven total turnovers (33rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (69th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 50th-ranked in college football.
Texas Tech’s Best Players
- Tyler Shough has thrown for 746 yards, completing 59.3% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 149 yards (37.3 ypg) on 48 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Brooks has 412 rushing yards on 61 carries with one touchdown.
- Jerand Bradley’s leads his squad with 241 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 receptions (out of 40 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Jordan Brown has put up a 151-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 10 passes on 19 targets.
- Xavier White’s 12 grabs have turned into 125 yards.
- Jaylon Hutchings has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jesiah Pierre is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 34 tackles.
- Malik Dunlap leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up six tackles and three passes defended.
Houston Betting Insights
- Houston is 1-2-0 against the spread this year.
- One of Houston’s three games with a set total has hit the over (33.3%).
Houston Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Houston is generating 395.3 total yards per game (68th-ranked). It ranks 101st in the FBS defensively (407.3 total yards surrendered per game).
- Houston is posting 27.3 points per game on offense this season (80th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 25 points per contest (71st-ranked) on defense.
- Houston ranks 43rd in the FBS with 267.5 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 107th with 262.5 passing yards ceded per contest on defense.
- Houston is putting up 127.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (97th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 144.8 rushing yards per contest (84th-ranked) on defense.
- Houston is putting up a 41.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (64th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 38.2% third-down rate (65th-ranked) on defense.
- Houston has thrived in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +6 ranks sixth-best in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (12th in the nation) and three turnovers committed (13th in the nation).
Houston’s Best Players
- Donovan Smith has compiled 1,012 yards on 62.3% passing while tossing five touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 104 yards with three scores.
- Parker Jenkins has rushed for 147 yards on 28 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Stacy Sneed has racked up 124 yards on 29 carries with one touchdown, while also catching seven passes for 69 yards and one score.
- Sam Brown has totaled 24 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 405 (101.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 35 times.
- Matthew Golden has 22 receptions (on 39 targets) for a total of 244 yards (61 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Joseph Manjack IV’s 20 catches (on 26 targets) have netted him 211 yards (52.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Nelson Ceaser has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Malik Robinson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 23 tackles.
- Malik Fleming has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 16 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
