In December, two teams will make their way to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship game, and a rainy Friday clash between #22 Houston and #13 Texas Tech in Lubbock could go a long way to deciding who will compete for a title. According to PrizePicks, Texas Tech is a 7.5-point favorite on the spread tonight.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars open conference play after a nearly identical schedule thus far. Both teams had a tune-up against a Division II school paired with an Oregon State matchup. They’re a perfect 2-0, entering this featured 8:00 p.m. ET showdown on FOX.
Below, we’ll highlight Houston vs. Texas Tech anytime TD scorer predictions for tonight, featuring one player from each team who could reach the end zone for PrizePicks.
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#22 Houston vs. #13 Texas Tech Anytime TD Scorer Predictions – Friday, September 18
Ranked Big 12 squads collide in Lubbock on Friday as the Red Raiders host the Cougars. Which top players can find the end zone tonight?
Anytime TDs on PrizePicks include rushing, receiving, recoveries, and returns. PrizePicks often list anytime TDs as Demons and Goblins, meaning users can only select "More." For standard projections, users can select “More” or “Less.”
Demons are more difficult to win, but they are the only way to get payouts above standard. Meanwhile, Goblins are lower than a standard projection, meaning they are easier to win with a lower payout.
Houston RB Makhi Hughes vs. Texas Tech: 0.5 Anytime TDs (Demon)
Against Oregon State, former Tulane and Oregon RB Makhi Hughes predictably led the Cougars’ backfield with 17 of 31 carries for running backs.
It was far from a monopoly, but the tailback averaged 5.8 yards per carry (YPC) and scored.
Because of a strong 2025 defensive line that saw all four members drafted into the NFL, Texas Tech’s current run defense might be a little overrated. The unit allowed 3.4 YPC to Abilene Christian before a matchup where the Beavers threw it 51 times.
A slight chance of rain in the forecast could also boost rushing attempts for a school that is already 48th in rush rate (56.2%) across the FBS.
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Texas Tech WR Kenny Johnson vs. Houston: 0.5 Anytime TDs (Demon)
Many expected incumbents WR Coy Eakin, WR Micah Hudson, and TE Terrance Carter Jr. at tight end to lead the Texas Tech passing attack this year, but it’s been a surprise face.
WR Kenny Johnson, a transfer from Pittsburgh, leads the team in routes (30.0) and targets (6.0) per game, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s caught 9 passes for 117 yards but has yet to find the end zone in two matchups.
Through two opponents weaker than the Red Raiders, Houston is already 80th in FBS in passing YPA allowed (8.2), per TeamRankings. Johnson has a chance to build on a strong start to the year.
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Big 12 supremacy is on the line in a national television feature between Houston and Texas Tech. Transfers Makhi Hughes and Kenny Johnson are receiving plenty of work for their teams and could find paydirt tonight.
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