TCU vs Houston Prediction and Pick, Week 13, College Football Picks

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TCU vs Houston Prediction – College Football Picks

Now we have the TCU vs Houston Prediction for both teams.

On Saturday, college football action will take place at TDECU Stadium, featuring a matchup between the Houston Cougars and the TCU Horned Frogs. The following is a prediction for the match between Houston and TCU. This will be analyzed from a betting standpoint, and we will determine which Houston vs. TCU pick is the most advantageous.

Until they were defeated by Arizona State, TCU had a strong start to the year, winning their first three games against North Carolina, Abilene Christian, and SMU. Before that, they were defeated by Arizona State. In the subsequent five games, the Frogs finished with a record of 3-2, with victories over Colorado, Baylor, and West Virginia, and defeats at the hands of Kansas State and Iowa State. The Frogs allowed the Cyclones to score 14 points in the fourth quarter of their game, which they ultimately lost 20-17. TCU finished with a total of 432 yards on offense, including 319 yards via the air, 5.4 yards per play, 30 first downs, and 7-of-14 on third-down attempts; nevertheless, the three turnovers that occurred did not assist matters in the end, and the team ultimately lost.

During the game that took place over the weekend, the Frogs were trailing BYU by a score of 27-10 by the time the first half was up. TCU was defeated by a score of 44-13 in the end, and they were outscored by a score of 17-3 the rest of the way (and they gave up points in each quarter). Josh Hoover, the quarterback, connected on 10 of 23 passes for 183 yards and two interceptions. While Jon Denman carried seven times for 45 yards and scored a touchdown, Jeremy Payne led the rush with nine carries for 55 yards. Jeremy Payne also led the rush. Despite the fact that the Horned Frogs were unsuccessful in their attempt to win, Eric McAlister was the leading receiver for the team with 107 yards on four receptions.

The Cougars, on the other hand, got out to a strong start, winning their first four games against Stephen F. Austin, Rice, Colorado, and Oregon State. They came out of the gate with a positive attitude. During the subsequent five games, Houston went 3-2, with victories over Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Arizona State. However, they suffered defeats at the hands of Texas Tech and West Virginia. On November 1, Houston was defeated by the Mountaineers by a score of 45-35. The Texas Longhorns allowed the Mountaineers to score double-digit scores in three of the four quarters, as well as 403 overall yards, 246 rushing yards, and 20 first downs. Although they committed four turnovers, the offense was able to accumulate a total of 400 yards and 27 first downs.

At the conclusion of the first half of their most recent game, which took place on November 7 against UCF, the Cougars were trailing by a score of 24-17. On the other hand, Houston rallied back with a 13-3 run and ended up winning the game 30-27 at the bottom line. QB Conner Weigman ended the game with 223 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also led the rush with 82 yards on 22 carries, making him the leader in the rush. In the Cougars’ victory, Amare Thomas was the team’s leading receiver, accumulating 103 yards and a touchdown on five receptions. He was also the team’s leading receiver.

I’m going to take a chance on Houston. Nevertheless, if both teams perform well, this should be a really good clash for us to participate in. As a result of a lost fumble, the Cougars were able to generate three picks during their victory over UCF on November 7, which was a close game played away from home. The offense, on the other hand, performed fairly well, as seen by the fact that it accumulated 433 yards, 210 running yards, 26 first downs, and 8 of 16 on third downs. With only 14 first downs and 4.7 yards per play, the defense allowed a total of 282 yards to be gained by the offense. The nine penalties that the Knights committed did not hurt either. In the past two games, Houston has scored at least 30 points in each of those games, but they have also allowed a total of 72 points to be scored against them in those two games.

TCU, on the other hand, did not have much of a chance of winning away from home against a very talented BYU team the previous weekend. They posted a meager 183 passing yards, 5.2 yards per play, 15 first downs, and a one-of-ten performance on third-down attempts (not to mention the two picks). With a combined total of 30 points in their most recent two games, the Frogs have not been scoring very well, despite the fact that they have been playing against challenging teams. It is imperative that the Frogs make a trip to the scoreboard at an early stage in this match if they wish to establish some confidence moving forward.

✅ Our TCU vs Houston Pick: HOUSTON

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Trends

Over the past five games, Texas Christian has a record of 1-4 against the spread.
In its last 14 games, Texas Christian has a winning record of 10-4.
Texas Christian has a winning record of 6-1 against Houston in its last seven games.
In its previous 15 games played away from home, Texas Christian has a record of 4-11 against the spread.
In its previous seven games against opponents from the Big 12 conference, Texas Christian has a record of 2-5 against the spread.
In the last five games that Texas Christian has played in week 13, the total has been above in five of those games.
In its previous sixteen games played on a Saturday, Texas Christian has a winning record of 12-4.
When Texas Christian has been the underdog in its last ten games, the school has a record of 2-8 straight up.
Over the past five games, Houston has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
In four of Houston’s most recent five games, the total has included an over.
In its last ten games, Houston has a winning percentage of 8-2.
Every single one of Houston’s most recent five games against Texas Christian has resulted with the total going UNDER.
Eight of Houston’s past eleven games played at home have resulted in the total going UNDER.
In its last five games against teams from the Big 12 conference, Houston has a winning record of 4-1 against the spread.
After playing five games in November, Houston has a record of 1-4 on the road.
After six games played in week 13, Houston has a record of 2-4 against the spread.
After seven games played on Saturdays, Houston has a record of 5-2 against the spread.
A total of five of Houston’s most recent five games in which they were the favorite resulted in the total going over.

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Head to Head

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
10/04/24	@TCU	HOU 30-19	TCU-18.5	U50.5	TCU-1200
9/16/23	@HOU	TCU 36-13	HOU+7.0	U56.5	HOU+210

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Horned Frogs Last 10 Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
11/15/25	@BYU	L 44-13	L+5.0	O51.5	L+168
11/08/25	ISU	L 20-17	L-5.5	U54.5	L-245
10/25/25	@WVU	W 23-17	L-14.5	U54.5	W-600
10/18/25	BAY	W 42-36	W-2.5	O63.5	W-134
10/11/25	@KST	L 41-28	L-1.5	O56.5	L-118
10/04/25	COL	W 35-21	W-13.5	O53.5	W-450
9/26/25	@ASU	L 27-24	L+1.5	U55.5	L-102
9/20/25	SMU	W 35-24	W-4.0	U62.5	W-166
9/13/25	ACU	W 42-21	L-36.5	O56.5	NL
9/01/25	@NC	W 48-14	W-2.5	O57.5	W-126

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Cougars Last 10 Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
11/07/25	@UCF	W 30-27	W-2.5	O48.5	W-118
11/01/25	WVU	L 45-35	L-13.5	O50.5	L-530
10/25/25	@ASU	W 24-16	W+7.0	U49.5	W+245
10/18/25	ARI	W 31-28	W-1.5	O48.5	W-120
10/11/25	@OKS	W 39-17	W-9.5	O45.5	W-335
10/04/25	TT	L 35-11	L+8.5	U53.5	L+285
9/26/25	@ORS	W 27-24	L-9.5	O49.5	W-315
9/12/25	COL	W 36-20	W-2.5	O45.5	W-128
9/06/25	@RICE	W 35-9	W-14.5	O43.5	W-750
8/28/25	SAU	W 27-0	W-23.5	U55.5	W-2500

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Horned Frogs Offense

Overall

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
30.70	48	Points Scored	47	22.10
291.40	13	Passing Yards	41	197.60
122.00	108	Rushing Yards	48	135.50
28:08	114	Time on Field	35	28:44
68.20	51	Number of Plays	69	66.40
6.06	42	Yards Per Play	31	5.02

Scoring

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
30.70	48	Points Scored	47	22.10
4.50	104	First Quarter	87	6.00
10.90	26	Second Quarter	45	6.50
6.60	50	Third Quarter	4	1.90
8.70	31	Fourth Quarter	105	7.70

Passing

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
291.40	13	Passing Yards	41	197.60
36.50	16	Pass Attempts	57	29.80
23.40	21	Pass Completions	52	18.00
1.60	59	Sacks	50	2.20
11.50	72	Sack Yards	67	13.30
12.45	42	Yards Per Pass	46	10.98

Rushing

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
122.00	108	Rushing Yards	48	135.50
31.70	111	Rush Attempts	83	36.60
3.85	99	Yards Per Rush	37	3.70

Turn Overs

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
1.10	124	Interceptions	60	0.80
1.00	63	Fumbles	5	1.90
0.40	45	Fumbles Lost	107	0.30
1.50	104	Total Turnovers	89	1.10
6.50	84	Penalties	17	7.40
61.00	104	Penalty Yards	32	61.20

Drives & Special Teams

TCU Offense	Off. Rank	Stat	Def. Rank	HOU Defense
28:08	114	Time on Field	35	28:44
68.20	51	Number of Plays	69	66.40
6.06	42	Yards Per Play	31	5.02
3.50	45	Punts	13	5.40
41.69	95	Punt Average	71	42.57
60.70	60	Return Yards	127	88.70

TCU vs Houston Prediction: Cougars Offense