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Arizona Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: United Supermarkets Arena — Lubbock, TX

Article updated Jan 18, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming matchup between Arizona and Texas Tech, both teams will be looking to continue their winning streaks. Arizona is coming off a home win against #25 Baylor

Game outlook

In this upcoming matchup between Arizona and Texas Tech, both teams will be looking to continue their winning streaks. Arizona is coming off a home win against #25 Baylor while Texas Tech defeated Kansas State on the road. The Red Raiders have historically had the upper hand in the series, but the Wildcats have dominated in recent meetings. Texas Tech is favored to win by four points in this contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats +155 | Red Raiders -180

Spread: Wildcats +4 (-110) | Red Raiders -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 64%.

Arizona Wildcats

Arizona extended their win streak to seven games after defeating #25 Baylor on the road. The Wildcats are now 11-5 and tied for first place in the Big 12 with a 5-0 record in conference play. They dominated Baylor, leading by as many as 27 points and winning by a comfortable margin. Arizona shot well from the field and had a slight edge in rebounding. Henri Veesaar led the team with 19 points off the bench. Overall, Arizona ranks highly in scoring offense, rebounding, and assists, while also performing well on defense. Key players include Caleb Love, Jaden Bradley, Trey Townsend, KJ Lewis, and Anthony Dell'Orso. Despite the loss of Krievas to injury, Arizona has maintained a strong performance this season.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders Analysis

Texas Tech secured their fifth win in seven games by defeating Kansas State with a strong defensive effort, improving their overall record to 12-4 and 3-2 in the Big 12 conference. Despite trailing at halftime, the Red Raiders regained the lead in the second half and shut down Kansas State's offense to secure the victory. Leading scorer Darrion Williams contributed 16 points to the win. The team excels on both offense and defense, ranking 23rd in scoring offense and 49th in scoring defense in the nation. Key players like JT Toppin, Chance McMillian, and Kevin Overton have been instrumental in the team's success this season. The Red Raiders are known for their efficient shooting, rebounding, and passing, making them a formidable opponent in college basketball. For those looking for NCAAB predictions, Texas Tech is a strong choice.

Offensive Powerhouses Arizona and Texas Tech Clash in Highly Anticipated Matchup

Both Arizona and Texas Tech are strong offensive teams this season. Despite struggling shooting from Love, the Wildcats were still able to put up impressive numbers against Baylor. Toppin’s availability is a crucial factor for the Red Raiders, as he is a key contributor to their scoring output. Arizona has had limited success on the road this season, with wins over West Virginia and Cincinnati, but a loss to Wisconsin. Texas Tech has a strong home record, with only two losses to UCF and Iowa State in overtime. Given Arizona's struggles on the road, it may be wise to bet on Texas Tech in this matchup. Overall, Texas Tech has a slight edge in what is expected to be a close game at home.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Red Raiders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Red Raiders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Arizona Wildcats+138 → +171Moved
  • Moneyline · Texas Tech Red Raiders-170 → -205Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Wildcats+4 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Texas Tech Red Raiders-4 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under151 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Arizona Wildcats
36-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Texas Tech Red Raiders
23-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T06:15:19.526Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Arizona extended their win streak to seven games after defeating #25 Baylor on the road. The Wildcats are now 11-5 and tied for first place in the Big 12 with a 5-0 record in conference play. They dominated Baylor, leading by as many as 27 points and winning by a comfortable margin. Arizona shot well from the field and had a slight edge in rebounding. Henri Veesaar led the team with 19 points off the bench. Overall, Arizona ranks highly in scoring offense, rebounding, and assists, while also performing well on defense. Key players include Caleb Love, Jaden Bradley, Trey Townsend, KJ Lewis, and Anthony Dell'Orso. Despite the loss of Krievas to injury, Arizona has maintained a strong performance this season.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Arizona Wildcats 70-54

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Arizona Wildcats 70-54 on January 18, 2025, a 16-point decision in the series. Texas Tech Red Raiders' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 37-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Arizona Wildcats +4.5 (-110) spread, Texas Tech Red Raiders covered, while the 124 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.5.

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