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Game time: January 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Jan 6, 1:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Saturday night's Big 12 showdown between the Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-2; 6-7-0 ATS) and the Texas Longhorns (11-2; 4-9-0 ATS) will be held at the Moody Center in Austin.

Game outlook

Saturday night's Big 12 showdown between the Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-2; 6-7-0 ATS) and the Texas Longhorns (11-2; 4-9-0 ATS) will be held at the Moody Center in Austin. Texas Tech is the current holder of the rivalry, having won seven of the past ten meetings and covering in four straight. Despite this, the Longhorns remain the betting favorites, opening at -4.5 and not budging since. Tune into the Moody Center at 8:00 pm EDT to see who will come out on top.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +163 | Braves -194

Spread: Bears +4.5 (-110) | Braves -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 66%.

Missouri St. Bears

Texas Tech is entering the Big 12 game allowing an average of 64.5 points per game, while their offense puts up 78.0 points per game. Their offense is shooting 45.7% from the floor, 35.7% from beyond the arc and 78.2% from the free throw line, with six players averaging at least 9.0 points per contest. With positive rebounding (+5.6 per game) and turnover margins, Texas Tech is well-prepared to extend their six-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Missouri St. ranks 234 in offense (72.79 points per game), 92 in defense (allowing 67.07 points per game), 206 in field goals (44.37%), 108 in free throws (73.14%) and 14 in three pointers (27.21%). They average 39.79 rebounds and 12.43 assists per game on offense, while defensively they allow 38.99% field goals, 72.81% from the line and 33.50 rebounds per game.

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Bradley Braves Analysis

Expert Picks provides the latest information on Bradley Braves and their power ranking of 238. They are #230 for offense, scoring an average of 72.86 points per game, #112 for defense, allowing an average of 68.14 points per game and 9-5 (7-4-2 ATS) overall. Offensively the Braves have an average field goal percentage of 45.48%, free throw percentage of 66.40% and three-pointer percentage of 35.12%. Defensively they allow an average field goal percentage of 40.27%, free throw percentage of 70.41% and three-pointer percentage of 31.42%. Expert Picks provides this valuable insight for optimal predicting of college basketball winners.

Texas Tech's Free-Throw Shooting Could Decide Close Matchup with Texas

Prior to this matchup, historical evidence and statistical analysis point towards a close game between Texas Tech and Texas. While venue does not have a large effect, the Red Raiders may possess a slight advantage in their exceptional free throw shooting, which could come to define a tight contest. Texas Tech's 78.2% free-throw shooting percentage should be taken into consideration, considering the Longhorns typically allow close to 18 attempts per game. On the other hand, the Red Raiders have been successful in limiting opposing teams to an average of 14 free-throw attempts. Texas Tech's ability to thrive under the pressure of a close game could be the deciding factor in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Missouri St. Bears+157 → +165Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-187 → -190Moved
  • Spread · Missouri St. Bears+4.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-4.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 140.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 140.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Missouri St. Bears
16-18 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 4-4-2 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-06T06:23:06.413Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-15Missouri St. Bears 54 · Bradley Braves 64
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Missouri St. Bears 86-60

Bradley Braves defeated Missouri St. Bears 86-60 on January 6, 2024, a 26-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110) spread, Bradley Braves covered, while the 146 combined points finished over the recorded total of 140.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Spread · Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Spread · Bradley Braves -4.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Bradley Braves -4.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatSpread · Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksSpread · Bradley Braves -4.5 (-110)Win