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Game time: January 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Fifth Third Arena — Cincinnati, OH

Article updated Jan 21, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Cincinnati Bearcats is set to take place on Tuesday night in Ohio. Both teams have solid records, with the Red

Game outlook

The upcoming matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Cincinnati Bearcats is set to take place on Tuesday night in Ohio. Both teams have solid records, with the Red Raiders standing at 13-4 overall and 4-2 in conference play, while the Bearcats are 12-5 overall and 2-4 in their conference. Texas Tech opens as the betting favorite at -2, with the line remaining unchanged. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm EST. Check out the prediction for this Big 12 showdown and stay tuned for more updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Raiders -130 | Bearcats +104

Spread: Red Raiders -2 (-110) | Bearcats +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off a two-game winning streak, including a 70-54 victory over Arizona. Head coach Grant McCasland praised the team's grit and defensive performance in the win. JT Toppin led the team with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Elijah Hawkins dished out nine assists without a turnover. The Red Raiders dominated defensively, holding Arizona to just 31 percent shooting and outrebounding them 50-34. Texas Tech will look to extend their win streak as they face the Bearcats in Cincinnati. Despite key injuries to Devan Cambridge and Jazz Henderson, the Red Raiders have shown strength on both offense and defense this season, ranking highly in scoring, shooting percentages, and defensive efficiency. In terms of statistics, Texas Tech excels in field goal shooting, free throw shooting, and three-point shooting on offense, while limiting opponent field goal and free throw percentages on defense. Overall, the Red Raiders have a strong record of 13-4 and are ranked 23rd in offense and 49th in defense.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Analysis

The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Arizona State 67-60, improving their overall record to 12-5 and conference record to 2-4 in the Big 12. Head coach Wes Miller commended his players for their purposeful play on both ends of the court. The Bearcats built a 17-point lead but had to hold on in the second half after a scoring drought. Dillon Mitchell led with 14 points, three steals, and two blocks. The team's defensive performance was strong, forcing 14 turnovers and holding the Sun Devils to low shooting percentages. Despite a slow start in the conference, the Bearcats are on the rise and will face the Red Raiders next. They rank well defensively in the Big 12 but struggle offensively, with key player Tyler McKinley out due to injury. The Bearcats have a power ranking of 211 and are 239th for offense in the nation, shooting percentages and statistics are also provided. Sports bettors can find opportunities and promos related to the Bearcats' games.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Poised for Victory Against Cincinnati Bearcats

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have displayed an impressive performance in recent games, securing four victories out of their last five matchups, with their sole loss occurring in overtime against Iowa State. With a commendable record of 8-2 at home, the Cincinnati Bearcats have experienced setbacks from Big 12 opponents this season. The Red Raiders exhibit notable proficiency in scoring and field goal shooting, ranking second and first in the conference, respectively, and 10th in the nation for offensive efficiency. Conversely, the Bearcats have struggled in scoring and field goal shooting, standing at 15th and 10th in the conference, respectively. Despite their strong 3-point defense, ranked first in the conference, the Bearcats may face challenges from the Red Raiders' exceptional 3-point shooting proficiency. Additionally, the Red Raiders' prowess in rebounding, ranked third in the conference, may prove advantageous in securing a decisive road victory over the Bearcats, whose rebounding performance ranks 9th. Considering the Red Raiders' superior offensive capabilities and solid defensive efficiency, predicted to be 35th in the country, they are favored to emerge victorious in this matchup. Therefore, the Red Raiders are the recommended choice for this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Texas Tech Red Raiders-130 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Bearcats+104 → +105Moved
  • Spread · Texas Tech Red Raiders-2 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Bearcats+2 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.75 (-110) → 133.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.75 (-110) → 133.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Texas Tech Red Raiders
23-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Bearcats
18-15 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 0-10-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-21T11:15:32.740Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off a two-game winning streak, including a 70-54 victory over Arizona. Head coach Grant McCasland praised the team's grit and defensive performance in the win. JT Toppin led the team with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Elijah Hawkins dished out nine assists without a turnover. The Red Raiders dominated defensively, holding Arizona to just 31 percent shooting and outrebounding them 50-34. Texas Tech will look to extend their win streak as they face the Bearcats in Cincinnati. Despite key injuries to Devan Cambridge and Jazz Henderson, the Red Raiders have shown strength on both offense and defense this season, ranking highly in scoring, shooting percentages, and defensive efficiency. In terms of statistics, Texas Tech excels in field goal shooting, free throw shooting, and three-point shooting on offense, while limiting opponent field goal and free throw percentages on defense. Overall, the Red Raiders have a strong record of 13-4 and are ranked 23rd in offense and 49th in defense.

The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Arizona State 67-60, improving their overall record to 12-5 and conference record to 2-4 in the Big 12. Head coach Wes Miller commended his players for their purposeful play on both ends of the court. The Bearcats built a 17-point lead but had to hold on in the second half after a scoring drought. Dillon Mitchell led with 14 points, three steals, and two blocks. The team's defensive performance was strong, forcing 14 turnovers and holding the Sun Devils to low shooting percentages. Despite a slow start in the conference, the Bearcats are on the rise and will face the Red Raiders next. They rank well defensively in the Big 12 but struggle offensively, with key player Tyler McKinley out due to injury. The Bearcats have a power ranking of 211 and are 239th for offense in the nation, shooting percentages and statistics are also provided. Sports bettors can find opportunities and promos related to the Bearcats' games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-03Cincinnati Bearcats 75 · Texas Tech Red Raiders 72
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 81-71

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 81-71 on January 21, 2025, a 10-point decision in the series. Texas Tech Red Raiders' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 39-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Texas Tech Red Raiders -1.5 (-110) spread, Texas Tech Red Raiders covered, while the 152 combined points finished over the recorded total of 133.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Lockpicker69Spread · Texas Tech Red Raiders -2 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Total · Under 133.75 (-110)Loss
  • HopkinspicksTotal · Over 133.75 (-110)Win