Texas has seven games left on its Big 12 schedule and a narrow one-game lead over Baylor and Kansas. While the Longhorns have one game apiece remaining against the two teams tied for second, anyone looking at betting Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball game will see potential landmines ahead. The Red Raiders are riding high following an eight-point upset win over Kansas State at home.
When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, this will be one of the more intriguing challenges for ranked teams. Texas Tech is 10-4 at home this season, while Texas is 4-3 in true road games. If the Longhorns win, they will be able to stay in serious contention for the regular season conference title.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Odds
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Information
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Location: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, Texas
Date and Time: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN | https://livestreamsports.co/
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Scores
Don’t let the Texas Tech Raiders stats fool you. The Red Raiders are a live dog in every game they play. Anyone making NCAAB picks will see that Texas has to come from behind to score a two-point win over Texas Tech earlier this season. The Longhorns are looking for their first season sweep of the Red Raiders since 2014-15.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Analysis
Texas Longhorns Facts to Know
The Longhorns are 11-14 against the spread this season. Texas has been more successful as of late, covering the spread in five of its last seven games. Texas Longhorns odds show 14 of their 23 games have gone over the total.
What has helped Texas climb the college basketball standings has been its efficient offense. The Longhorns aren’t a good 3-point shooting team, but they are 31st nationally in field goal percentage, knocking down 47.9 percent of their shots. Texas also scores 80 points per game, which ranks 25th nationally.
The Longhorns have plenty of scoring options with four college basketball players. Marcus Carr (16.9 points per game), Sir Jabari Rice (11.7), Timmy Allen (11.2), and Tyrese Hunter (10) all are scoring in double figures. Those players are also committed to playing solid on the defensive end. That mixture will make Texas vs Texas Tech basketball game a good one.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Facts to Know
This hasn’t been a pretty season in Lubbock. Texas Tech started the NCAAB schedule slowly and fell out of serious contention for the NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders did build some momentum last time out by upsetting Kansas State.
Texas Tech may be forced to play without forward Daniel Batcho, who averages 8.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, who missed the Red Raiders’ last game while on the college basketball injury report with a lower-body injury. Anyone interested in Texas vs Texas Tech basketball will see that forward Kevin Obanor has been one of the Red Raiders’ top contributors.
Obanor leads the team by averaging 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Texas Tech is one of those NCAA basketball teams that has struggled to finish close games. The Red Raiders have struggled to shoot 3-pointers but are otherwise a well-rounded team.
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Texas doesn’t have any major players on the injury report.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
Before we make final Texas vs Texas Tech basketball pick, we need to look at the betting odds. NCAAB odds show Texas is a 3.5-point favorite.
The Longhorns are -175 on the moneyline, while the Red Raiders are +140. The over/under has been set at 145.5 points.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Prediction
Texas Tech isn’t going to be a team that will be around for people to make March Madness picks for. The Red Raiders, however, aren’t a team that is easily defeated. Texas found that out during the first meeting between the two teams.
The Longhorns needed a ferocious rally in the final few minutes to protect homecourt and knock off Texas Tech earlier in the season. The Red Raiders will be eager to avoid being swept by their in-state rival.
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