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Tonight’s college basketball slate features the No. 8 Houston Cougars facing off against the No. 16 BYU Cougars in this feline-friendly showdown. The tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MST) on Saturday, February 7, and is coming to you live from the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. This contest is airing on ESPN and streaming live on ESPN Unlimited.

What TV channel is the BYU vs. Houston college basketball game on tonight? Is it streaming free anywhere?

Tonight’s BYU vs. Houston game is broadcast on ESPN and is available streaming on ESPN Unlimited, ESPN’s standalone streaming service. ESPN is available right now through free trials with Fubo and DIRECTV, and available through a subscription to Sling. Additionally, both Fubo and DIRECTV offer an ESPN Unlimited subscription for free as part of their paid subscriptions.

ESPN Unlimited is a great streaming option for those looking for sports content without traditional television channels, and offers a ton of ESPN content that we go more in-depth on below.

What are the best deals to watch the Houston vs. BYU college hoops game tonight? You can watch this game today live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or by signing up for DIRECTV (free trial). A paid subscription to either Fubo or DIRECTV includes access to ESPN Unlimited for free (see features below).Another great option might be to get a Sling “Season Pass” ($199) or check out the plethora of other subscription offers Sling has, including Day Passes.You can sign up for ESPN Unlimited for $129.99 annually. You will get all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now, and ESPN3. If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on Watch ESPN with your cable or satellite provider login information.What are the most recent betting odds for tonight’s BYU vs. Houston Big 12 game?

Spread: HOU: -1.5| BYU: +1.5

Over/Under: 149.5

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