Houston at TCU odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Cougars (1-4, 0-2 Big 12) take on the TCU Horned Frogs (3-2, 1-1) at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze the 24/7 college football odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Houston vs. TCU Opportunitiesand make our college football picks and predictions.

The Cougars were sent out to pasture after suffering two straight shutout losses. Iowa State shut them out last week with a 20-0 finish as Houston couldn't cover as a 16-point dog. RB Stacy Sneed ran 10 times for 79 yards but only got 11 first downs.

The Horned Frogs suffered a 38-27 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks. QB Josh Hoover was 28 of 37 for 356 yards, 3 TDs and 2 INTs. He connected with WR Jack Bech 10 times for 131 yards and 2 scores. Hoover averaged 384.7 yards per game over the last three games. TCU has scored at least 34 points in all 5 games this season.

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Houston at TCU odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Houston +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | TCU -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Houston +16.5 (-110) | TCU -16.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston at TCU picks and predictions

forecast

TCU 35, Houston 10

Money line

The Brooklyn Jabronis have about the same chance of beating the Harlem Globetrotters here as Houston does of beating TCU. The Cougars have scored 7 or fewer points in 3 of 5 games and have been outscored 54-0 in their last two games.

However, we definitely don't risk -800. Instead, let's move on TCU -6.5 (-115) FIRST QUARTER DISTRIBUTION. The Frogs have gotten into the end zone in the first quarter in 4 of 5 games this season, and it's not exactly working for the Cougars.

Against the spread

I don't like either side of this equation. In fact, I feel like it's a trap. Houston hasn't scored a goal in two straight games. Well, TCU has given up 27, 66 and 35 points in its last three games. TCU is also 1-4 ATS. That doesn't exactly exude confidence when it comes to dealing with it here.

So go to the SGP tab and grab it TCU ML + JOSH HOOVER OVER 294.5 YARDS (-125) in a situation that looks like a lock based on recent performances.

Over/Under

Houston is 0-5 O/U and TCU is 4-1 this season. There's a chance TCU takes a 28-0 lead and takes a nap in the second half, but there's also a chance Houston wakes up from said two-game slumber. These teams competed last year and picked up a 36-13 U64 win over TCU. This is close to the money here.

LEAN BELOW 51.5 (-110).

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