Two of the best NCAA basketball teams in the country are set to meet on Monday night when the Texas Tech Red Raiders host the Kansas Jayhawks. This is a big game that will have a significant impact on the Big 12 Conference basketball race.
The NCAAB odds and spread in this game are pretty tight, and that should lead to a great matchup. Here is a look at the Kansas vs Texas Tech betting preview for Tuesday night.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Odds
Looking at the Kansas vs Texas Tech betting odds is the first real step in trying to come up with some picks in this game. You won’t see much separation between the two teams in this game, and that will make the game interesting.
Kansas is a slim 2.5-point betting favorite on the road at Texas Tech. The Jayhawks are at -134 on the moneyline, and Texas Tech is at +112. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, with the odds listed at -110.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Info and Analysis
The college basketball standings in the Big 12 Conference are going to be tight all year, and a win in this game can catapult Kansas or Texas Tech on a big run. This isn’t the only great game on the NCAAB schedule for Tuesday night, but it might be the best one that will be taking place.
Matchup Info
Kansas Jayhawks Performance Recap and Analysis
The Kansas Jayhawks standings have them as the third-ranked team in the country, and they are 12-1 on the year. Kansas has rattled off six straight wins, and they are 1-0 in Big 12 action with a win over Oklahoma State.
Key Injuries
College basketball players have to deal with injuries throughout the year, but there aren’t significant concerns for Kansas in this game. Kansas comes into this game with all of their most prominent players available.
Betting Trends to Know
Kansas is 0-2 against the spread in their last two games, and that could show some concerns. The Jayhawks were double-digit favorites in both of those games and were unable to cover the spread in a win.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Performance Recap and Analysis
Texas Tech comes into this game with an overall record of 10-3, and they are looking to get back into the Top 25. The Red Raiders are hoping to bounce back after suffering a loss to TCU in their first Big 12 Conference game of the year.
Key Injuries
College basketball injuries have impacted the Red Raiders to begin the season, but they appear to be coming into this matchup pretty healthy. Texas Tech has been getting players back, and they will be trying to ramp up their minutes played as the year progresses.
Betting Trends to Know
Texas Tech has gone 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games. Even in the loss to TCU, Texas Tech was able to push against the spread as it was set at 6.0 total points.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Picks
Moneyline
You don’t usually want to make college basketball picks on the moneyline, but that is a decent betting option in this game. Because the spread is so tight, you can get some good value on both of these teams in this game.
The moneyline bet you want to make in this game is taking the Kansas Jayhawks at -134.
Over/Under
Both of these teams are loaded with offensive talent, but they also like to defend. The over/under is set at 139.5 points, but it should take at least 72 points to win this game. If you are going to bet the over/under, then you want to take over 139.5 points in this matchup.
Spread
Betting against the spread is always a good betting option to use when it comes to college basketball. Taking the Jayhawks at -2.5 is the best bet to make on Tuesday night.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Score Prediction
Making a Kansas vs Texas Tech betting pick for this game is not going to be easy, but it’s just hard to ignore what the Jayhawks have done. Kansas is going to win this game on the road in impressive fashion.
Kansas 74, Texas Tech 68
NCAAB Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -2.5 (-105)
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