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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping – Bears vs. Texas Tech
- (12-5) Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-7)
- Date: Tuesday, January 17th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Bears +132 | Red Raiders -164
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Baylor +3.5 | Texas Tech -3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 145.5
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Baylor Bears
As can be seen, Baylor heads into their matchup vs Texas Tech with a record of 12-5 and riding a 2-game win streak. So far, out of 6 road games this season, the Bears have a record of 3-3.
As a result, having been the underdog in 2 games, the Bears have gone 2-0 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +3.5 underdogs on the spread.
Altogether, Baylor currently has a record of 2-3 in Big 12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-2.
Coming into the game, Keyonte George is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, George is grabbing 4.8 rebounds and adding 3.5 assists.
On the other hand, Baylor’s second leading scorer is Adam Flagler, who has hit 46.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.5 points per game.
Bears Offense
Offensively, the Bears come into the game as an above-average unit, averaging 76.5 points per game, good for 57th in the NCAA. Indeed, Baylor’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.21% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 74th in overall field goal percentage at 46.3%. When the Bears have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.5% of their looks.
Also, in terms of pace, Baylor is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.3 per contest, placing them just 486th in college basketball.
On the whole, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average of 37.1 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.8 offensive boards per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
As can be seen, Texas Tech heads into their matchup vs Baylor with a record of 10-7 while looking to shake a 5-game losing streak. So far, Texas Tech has been the home team 12 times, sitting with a record of 9-3.
As a result, getting ready to play for the 12 times as the favorite, the Red Raiders have gone 10-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, Texas Tech comes into this game as -3.5 point favorite.
Altogether, Texas Tech currently has a record of 0-5 in Big 12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-2.
Coming into the game, Kevin Obanor is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Obanor is grabbing 6.3 rebounds and adding 1.0 assists.
On the other hand, Texas Tech’s second-leading scorer is De’Vion Harmon, who has hit 46.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.5 points per game.
Red Raiders Key Stats
On offense, Texas Tech heads into today’s matchup averaging just 71.7, which places them 182nd in the NCAA. Texas Tech’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 65.6% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 57th in overall field goal percentage at 47.0%. When the Red Raiders have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.4% of their looks.
Also, in terms of pace, Texas Tech is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.2 per contest, placing them just 543rd in college basketball.
On the negative side, Texas Tech’s 36.4 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Red Raiders are averaging 10.6 offensive boards per game.
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Baylor vs. Texas Tech CBB Betting Trends
- In general, Baylor is 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. So far, the Bears are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Also, Baylor is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- At this point, Bears are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog.
- They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Red Raiders are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite.
- Lastly, the Red Raiders are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Baylor Bears +3.5
For today’s matchup, our analysis has identified the best bet as an opportunity to bet on a road underdog. Additionally, coming into the game, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are the betting favorite, with a point spread set at -3.5.
However, we anticipate Baylor putting up a strong fight and see them covering the spread.
It is likely the public is going to side heavily with the Red Raiders as the favorite.
All in all, we see this line is set too high and like the value of taking the Bears to cover.
Free Baylor vs. Texas Tech CBB Betting Pick: Baylor ATS
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