The last time Houston and Texas Tech met, the Cougars escaped their in-state rivals in a close one, 69-65. Now, their highly-anticipated rematch is happening, this time in Lubbock, where the Red Raiders are holding the homecourt advantage. Houston is seeking a repeat of the last game, but Texas Tech does not want to lose at home, especially against another Texas team.
With fans looking forward to yet another close one, which of these two teams are coming in hurt, and which players will be missing action during this Texas clash? And who will possibly win this one, and who will be starting?
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Houston Cougars Starting Lineups
Texas Tech Red Raiders
- PG JT Toppin
- SG Christian Anderson
- SF LeJuwan Watts
- PF Donovan Atwell
- C Jaylen Petty
Houston Cougars
- PG Emanuel Sharp
- SG Kingston Flemings
- SF Milos Uzan
- PF Chris Cenac Jr.
- C Joseph Tugler
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Houston Cougars Injury Report
Texas Tech Red Raiders
- F Luke Bamgboye (Questionable, possible gametime decision)
- F Josiah Moseley (Questionable, possible gametime decision)
- G Jazz Henderson: Out
- F LaTrell Hoover: Out for season, Redshirted
Houston Cougars
- G Bryce Jackson: Out for season, Redshirted
- G Kordel Jefferson: Out for season, Knee
None of the injured players for either team will be starters, though two of them, Bamgboye and Moseley, are considered important role players for Texas Tech.
JT Toppin, Christian Anderson and LeJuwan Watts, the Red Raiders’ “Big Three” have been very consistent, but the one to watch should be Jaylen Petty, who exploded against the Cougars last time.
Five-star freshman big man Chris Cenac Jr. and freshman shooting guard Kingston Flemings have been big for Houston, which has been very consistent on defense. The last time they took on Texas Tech was at their home court, though, and this time, they are taking on the Red Raiders on the road.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Houston Cougars Prediction
The Houston Cougars are considered national contenders, as are the Texas Tech Red Raiders. That being said, the Cougs are actually coming in as the -3.5 favorites, even if the game is happening over at Lubbock. However, given that they barely won at their home floor the last time, Texas Tech might be able to gave yet another upset up its sleeves, as it did against Duke last time.
The Red Raiders should win this one, but like the last time, it will be close.
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