The 19th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders will travel to the Ferrell Center on Tuesday evening to take on the top-ranked Baylor Bears in a Big 12 Conference game.
The Red Raiders are 11-3 (1-1) and are coming off a 75-67 home win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday.
The Bears are a perfect 15-0 (3-0) and are coming off a 76-64 road win on Saturday over the TCU Horned Frogs.
Texas Tech at Baylor Stats
Looking at the Texas Tech Red Raiders stats
The Red Raiders have been a solid offensive program to begin the season as they are tied for 60th in the country with 75.7 points per game. They are being led by senior forward Bryson Williams, who has 11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.3 steals per game. His shooting has been off the charts as he is 53.5 percent from the floor, 41.4 percent from the three-point line, and 63.3 percent from the free-throw line.
Texas Tech has been an incredible defensive program so far as they are eighth in the nation, giving up 58.3 points per game this season. The Red Raiders make it tough every time their opponent attempts a shot as they are 10th in the sport giving up 37.6 percent from the floor. If they can continue to make it tough for their opponents for a full 40 minutes, they will continue to rise up the AP Poll.
Looking at the Baylor Bears stats
Baylor has been an offensive juggernaut this season as their 82.8 points per game is the ninth-most in the nation. They are currently being led by senior guard James Akinjo this year, and he is doing very well as he is averaging 14.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.2 steals on 45.5 percent from the field, 41.4 percent from beyond the arc, and 74.4 percent from the charity stripe.
The Bears have been one of the most impressive defensive teams in the entire sport as they are allowing 59.5 points, which is 15th in Division 1. They do a great job of putting a hand in the shooter’s face as they are only allowing their opponents to shoot 29.8 percent from three. If they can continue to dominate, this can be a very special team.
Betting Trends for Texas Tech Red Raiders at Baylor Bears
- Texas Tech is 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games
- Texas Tech is 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win
- Baylor is 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite
- Baylor is 38-18-1 ATS in their last 57 games following an ATS win
- Baylor is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games
Who to Bet Red Raiders or Bears
The Baylor Bears are considered to be a 12 point home favorite according to the top sportsbooks in the United States. It makes a lot of sense as they are currently the best team in the country and are a perfect 9-0 at home, while Texas Tech is 0-2 on the road. Baylor should have no trouble scoring as they are averaging 87 points in their previous five games.
All in all, go with the Baylor Bears to cover the spread.
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