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The Houston Cougars (2-2) play on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Jones AT&T Stadium versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-3).
The Red Raiders are solid favorites (-9) in their matchup versus the Cougars, with the over/under being 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Red Raiders are -350 and the Cougars are +274.)
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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 | -9 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -111 | -109 | -350 | +274 |
Texas Tech Pick Insights
- Texas Tech is winless against the spread so far this season in three games.
- Texas Tech is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
- Out of Texas Tech’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Texas Tech Stats & Insights
- On offense, Texas Tech ranks 59th in the FBS with 406 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 59th in total defense (347.5 yards allowed per contest).
- Texas Tech ranks 66th in scoring offense (29.3 points per game) and 69th in scoring defense (24 points allowed per game) this year.
- Texas Tech is putting up 244 passing yards per game offensively this year (60th in the FBS), and is surrendering 201 passing yards per game (42nd) on defense.
- Texas Tech is averaging 162 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 61st in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 87th, surrendering 146.5 rushing yards per contest.
- Offensively, Texas Tech ranks 90th in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 73rd in third-down conversion rate allowed (146.5).
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), Texas Tech’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 50th in college football.
Texas Tech’s Best Players
- Tyler Shough leads Texas Tech with 746 yards (186.5 ypg) on 67-of-113 passing with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 149 rushing yards on 48 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Tahj Brooks has racked up 412 yards on 61 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner.
- Jerand Bradley’s team-leading 241 yards as a receiver have come on 20 receptions (out of 40 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Jordan Brown has hauled in 10 receptions totaling 151 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Xavier White has been the target of 17 passes and compiled 12 receptions for 125 yards, an average of 31.3 yards per contest.
- Jaylon Hutchings has two sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jesiah Pierre, Texas Tech’s tackle leader, has 34 tackles this year.
- Malik Dunlap has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has six tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Houston Betting Insights
- Houston is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Houston has gone over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Houston Pick Insights
- Houston is posting 395.3 total yards per game on offense this season (68th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 407.3 total yards per contest (101st-ranked).
- Houston ranks 80th in the FBS with 27.3 points per game on offense, and it ranks 71st with 25 points ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of passing, Houston ranks 43rd in the FBS (267.5 passing yards per game) and 107th defensively (262.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Houston is compiling 127.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (97th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 144.8 rushing yards per contest (84th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Houston ranks 64th in the FBS (41.7% third-down conversion percentage) and 65th on the other side of the ball (38.2% third-down rate allowed).
- Houston has accumulated nine forced turnovers this season and have turned it over three times, resulting in a +6 turnover margin, which ranks sixth-best in the FBS.
Houston’s Best Players
- Donovan Smith has thrown for 1,012 yards (253 ypg) while completing 62.3% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 104 yards with three touchdowns.
- Parker Jenkins is his team’s leading rusher with 28 carries for 147 yards, or 36.8 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well.
- Stacy Sneed has racked up 29 carries and totaled 124 yards with one touchdown while also gaining 69 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- Sam Brown paces his squad with 405 receiving yards on 24 catches.
- Matthew Golden has caught 22 passes and compiled 244 receiving yards (61 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Joseph Manjack IV has racked up 211 reciving yards (52.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Nelson Ceaser has racked up 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Malik Robinson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 23 tackles.
- Malik Fleming leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 16 tackles and three passes defended.
