Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, the Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off against the Oklahoma Sooners in an SEC matchup. The Red Raiders have had a strong season, boasting a 12-3 record overall
Game outlook
On Saturday, the Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off against the Oklahoma Sooners in an SEC matchup. The Red Raiders have had a strong season, boasting a 15-3 record overall and a 4-1 record in conference play. Meanwhile, the Sooners hold a 15-4 record for the season, but have struggled in conference play with a 12-4 record. The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM EST. Currently, Oklahoma is favored in the betting lines, with an opening line of -4.5 and a current line of -3.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Raiders +140 | Sooners -166
Spread: Red Raiders +3.5 (-110) | Sooners -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma will win straight-up is 62%.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Red Raiders, ranked 25th, emerged victorious over 20th-ranked BYU in a home game on Saturday, winning with a score of 85-78. Despite trailing by 16 points at halftime, the Red Raiders staged an impressive comeback to secure the win. This victory marks their tenth in the last 11 games, improving their overall record to 15-3 and their Big 12 conference record to 4-1. Pop Isaacs was instrumental in the win, scoring a career-high 32 points, including six 3-pointers. Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland praised the energy in the arena and expressed gratitude for the support the team received even when their performance was not at its best. McCasland credited their competitiveness and ability to make easy baskets for their success in getting back into the game. Looking ahead, the Red Raiders aim to maintain their position near the top of the Big 12 standings as they face Oklahoma on the road. Statistically, Texas Tech ranks 77th in scoring offense, 87th in field goal percentage, and 51st in 3-point field goal percentage. Their strength lies in their ability to make 3-point shots, ranking 57th in the nation for 3-point field goals made per game. Defensively, they rank 41st in scoring defense, 81st in field goal defense, and 135th in 3-point defense. They average 167th in total rebounds per game and 59th in turnovers per game. In terms of the team's overall performance, Texas Tech ranks 194th in power ranking, with a 115th rank in offense, scoring an average of 76.72 points per game. Defensively, they rank 53rd, allowing an average of 66.22 points against them per game. The team has a record of 15-3 for the season, with a 9-9 ATS record. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 46.00% (ranking 117th) and a free throw percentage of 77.43% (ranking 18th). They make an average of 36.71% of their 3-point attempts (ranking 55th). The team averages 35.44 rebounds per game (ranking 199), 14.39 offensive assists, and 10.50 turnovers per game (ranking 114 and 53 respectively). On the defensive end, they allow 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 🤯 #TTW | #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/4brbXKWo66