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Houston vs. TCU prediction: Why Houston is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/28/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Houston vs TCU predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
TCU will square off with the favored Houston in men's college basketball action at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Houston as the most likely winner of the Houston vs. TCU game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Houston vs. TCU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Houston and TCU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Houston a 76% chance of beating TCU. Our predicted final score has Houston winning 74-67.
According to our model, TCU (+7.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 139.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
Houston vs. TCU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Houston | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-120) | +7.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -400 | +340 |
| Total | o139.5 (-108) | u139.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Houston vs. TCU picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | TCU +7.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | TCU | +340 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 139.5 total points.
Houston vs. TCU game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball matchup between TCU and Houston at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Houston vs. TCU
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Conclusion
We predict Houston, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat TCU on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Houston vs. TCU insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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