Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Red Raiders vs. Longhorns CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (10-6) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Texas Longhorns (14-2)
- Date: Saturday, January 14th
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Red Raiders +315 | Longhorns -425
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Texas Tech +8.5 | Texas -8.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 141.5
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
Altogether, Texas Tech heads into their matchup vs Texas with a record of 10-6 while looking to shake a 4-game losing streak. Out of 4 road games this season, the Red Raiders have a record of 1-3.
Having been the underdog in 4 games, Texas Tech has gone 0-4 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +8.5 underdogs on the spread. Texas Tech currently has a record of 0-4 in Big 12 action. Also, in non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-2.
Additionally, coming into the game, Kevin Obanor is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Obanor is grabbing 6.1 rebounds and adding 1.1 assists.
In any case, Texas Tech’s second-leading scorer is De’Vion Harmon, who has hit 46.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.5 points per game.
Raiders Offense
Texas Tech’s offense 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.
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. Currently, Texas Tech’s 36.4 rebounds per contest are one of the lower figures in the NCAA.
So far, the Red Raiders are averaging 10.6 offensive boards per game.
Texas Longhorns
Texas heads into their matchup vs Texas Tech with a record of 14-2 and riding a 2-game win streak. Currently, the Longhorns have been the home team 14 times, sitting with a record of 12-2.
In this situation, getting ready to play for the 16 times as the favorite, the Longhorns have gone 14-2 in those matchups.
Also, playing at home, Texas comes into this game as -8.5 point favorite. Texas currently has a record of 3-1 in Big 12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-1.
Coming into the game, Marcus Carr is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carr is grabbing 2.6 rebounds and adding 4.3 assists.
In any case, Texas’ second leading scorer is Tyrese Hunter, who has hit 40.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.2 points per game.
Longhorns Offense
On offense, Texas is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 68.3 points per game. This figure places them just 295th in college basketball. Texas’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.9% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 206th in overall field goal percentage at 44.2%. When the Longhorns have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Texas is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.8 per contest, placing them just 660th in college basketball. Currently, Texas’ 33.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA.
So far, the Longhorns are averaging 10.4 offensive boards per game.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Trends
- For one thing, Texas Tech is 1-3-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. So far, the Red Raiders are 1-4 straight up in these matchups.
- Texas Tech is 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- The Red Raiders are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog.
- Also, they are 0-2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- The Longhorns are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite.
- Lastly, they are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Texas Longhorns NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Texas Tech Red Raiders +8.5
Overall, when looking at the betting lines for this showdown between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders, our analysis likes the value of taking Texas Tech to put up a fight as the 8.5 point underdogs.
Grind The Clock
Additionally, the pace of play should be a big factor in this matchup, as both sides prefer to grind the clock and make their opponents defend. With this game likely featuring a limited number of possessions, there will be less opportunity for Texas to pull away and cover the spread as -8.5 point favorites.
All in all, despite Texas Tech sitting at just 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as the underdog, for today’s game, we will be locking in the Red Raiders at +8.5.
Free Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Pick: Texas Tech ATS
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