Not many teams playing NCAA basketball games today will have to worry about off-the-court distractions quite like Texas Tech will. The Texas Tech Red Raiders saw their second-year coach Mark Adams get suspended pending investigation following a racially insensitive remark he made.
While there is a question of how much that would impact making a Texas Tech at West Virginia prediction, it is clear that both teams are seeking victories.
West Virginia is on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament but is just two victories of reaching the 20-win mark on the season. The West Virginia Mountaineers have played much better since starting Big 12 play slowly and will want to give their fans an opportunity to make March Madness bets on West Virginia.
Each team has plenty to play for, and with how competitive the Big 12 was this season from top to bottom, the conference tournament should be full of hard-fought games.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Odds
Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Information
Texas Tech vs West Virginia
Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 7, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPNU | https://livestreamsports.co/
Recent Scores
Looking at the regular season results won’t help a Texas Tech at West Virginia prediction any easier. The Red Raiders knocked off West Virginia 78-72 on the road in February as part of a four-game Texas Tech winning streak. The Mountaineers won 76-61 in Lubbock back in late January.
Both teams have gone up and down the college basketball standings during conference play. Before making any college basketball predictions, let’s take a quick look at both teams.
Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Analysis
People making college basketball picks thought may Texas Tech had turned a corner following a winning streak in the middle of February. However, the Red Raiders saw things sour at the end of the regular season. Texas Tech lost its final three games of the season by a combined eight points.
The Red Raiders haven’t had many problems scoring this season. People making a Texas Tech vs West Virginia prediction will see the Red Raiders score 73.7 points per game. Kevin Obanor, who transferred from Oral Roberts to Texas Tech last season, has been one of the college basketball players to benefit from the transfer portal and leads the Red Raiders by averaging 14.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech has covered six of its past eight games against the spread. West Virginia is one of the NCAA basketball teams that started conference play slowly. The Mountaineers started the NCAAB schedule by piling up five straight losses to start Big 12 play. West Virginia was able to rally and pick up several strong wins, including three of four to end the season.
The Mountaineers have a balanced offense with fourth players, Erik Stevenson (15.5 points per game), Tre Mitchell (11.5), Kedrian Johnson (11), and Emmitt Matthews Jr. (10.3), who scored 10 points per game. West Virginia doesn’t have any key players on the college basketball injury report.
Odds Breakdown
Texas Tech
Moneyline: NCAAB odds show that the Red Raiders are +165 on the moneyline. Texas Tech is 3-9 straight up as the underdog this season.
Spread: March Madness bets show the Red Raiders are 4.5-point underdogs.
Over/Under: Texas Tech has seen the over go 18-11-2 in its games this season. The over/under is set at 146 points.
West Virginia
Moneyline: Looking at the NCAA college basketball odds, the Mountaineers are -205 on the moneyline.
Spread: West Virginia is 16-15 against the spread when favored this season. The Mountaineers are 4.5-point favorites.
Over/Under: The Mountaineers have seen the total go over in 21 of their 31 games this season.
Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Betting Pick and Prediction
Both teams are hoping to extend their seasons as far as they can. West Virginia has a path to the NCAA Tournament because of how difficult the Big 12 was to navigate through this season.
The Mountaineers also ended the season playing better basketball than Texas Tech. With the Red Raiders dealing with issues with their head coach, West Virginia should win and cover the spread.
This game will be hotly contested. So for our final Texas Tech at West Virginia prediction, go with the under.
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