TCU vs. Houston Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 13

TCU and Houston are virtually eliminated from contention for making it to the Big 12 Championship Game, and therefore have no shot of making the College Football Playoff, but they're both still looking to pad their resume to boost the bowl game they'll eventually be placed in.

Let's dive into the odds and my best bet for this Week 13 Big 12 showdown.

TCU vs. Houston Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

Spread

TCU +1.5 (-114)
Houston -1.5 (-106)

Moneyline

TCU -104
Houston -117

Total

OVER 55.5 (-112)
UNDER 55.5 (-109)

TCU vs. Houston How to Watch

Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
Venue: TDECU Stadium
How to Watch (TV): FOX
TCU Record: 6-4 (3-4 in Big 12)
Houston Record: 8-2 (5-2 in Big 12)

TCU vs. Houston Betting Trends

TCU is 1-4 ATS in its last five games
TCU is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games vs. Houston
TCU is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 road games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last five games
The OVER is 4-1 in Houston's last five games
The UNDER is 8-3 in Houston's last 11 home games

TCU vs. Houston Key Player to Watch

Josh Hoover, QB - TCU Horned Frogs

Josh Hoover has strung together a solid season, racking up 2,873 yards through the air, along with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has to get better at not turning the ball over and finding ways to avoid sacks, but you can't discount his arm talent. He has a chance to lead TCU to a win in this spot.

TCU vs. Houston Prediction and Pick

The Houston defense has done a great job stopping the run this season, but the Cougars have struggled stopping the pass. Houston ranks 64th in opponent yards per pass attempt, giving up 7.1 yards per throw. That could lead to some troubles for them this week when they take on a TCU team that gets the bulk of its yards by throwing the ball. 70.04% of its offensive yards gained this season have come from throwing the ball, which is the 19th highest rate in college football.

Josh Hoover is going to be able to carve up the Houston secondary and lead the Horned Frogs to a win in this battle of Texas.

Pick: TCU -104 via FanDuel

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