Texas Tech Defense Ready to Take Bearkats Down in Thursday Clash
5 as they host the Sam Houston State Bearkats. The Red Raiders are 9-2 and have won their last 4 games, while the Bearkats are 6-7 and have lost two straight. While there are
Game outlook
5 as they host the Sam Houston State Bearkats. The Red Raiders are 9-2 and have won their last 4 games, while the Bearkats are 6-7 and have lost two straight. While there are no reported injuries on Sam Houston State's side, Devan Cambridge of Texas Tech is sidelined for Thursday's matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearkats +1,150 | Red Raiders -3,168
Spread: Bearkats +17 (-110) | Red Raiders -17 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 97%.
Sam Houston St. Bearkats
Sam Houston State Bearcats have a power ranking of 279 and are 6-7 this season. They are shooting an average of 39.8% overall with 72.5% from the free throw line, and 31.7% from 3-point land. Davon Barnes is the leading scorer with an average of 14.0 points per game, and Jaden Ray leads in assists with 4.3 dishes per contest. On defense they are allowing an average of 71.8 points a game, and 45.5% of field goals while opponents shoot 29.7% from 3-point range. Souleymane Doumbia leads in rebounds and is the top rim protector with 1.1 blocks per game while Damon Nicholas Jr is the leader in steals with 1.6 per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Analysis
Texas Tech Red Raiders have an overall power rankings of 47, and are ranked #170 for offense, scoring an average of 75.7 points per game; #54 for defense, allowing an average of 65.5 points per game; and 9-2 (4-7 ATS) overall. Sam Houston St. went 3-0 (1-0 ATS) in their last three meetings with Texas Tech. Texas Tech is shooting 44.2% overall and 34.2% from 3-point land while shooting 78.0% from the freethrow line. Joe Toussaint is the leading scorer with 15.0 points per game, shooting 48.2% overall and 33.3% from 3-point land, and Pop Isaacs is the second leading scorer with 14.3 points per game, shooting 32.5% overall and 24.7% from 3-point land. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 41.1% overall and 31.1% from 3-point land. Texas Tech averages 38.0 rebounds per game, with Warren Washington at 8.6 boards per contest and 1.4 blocked shots per game; Pop Isaacs is the leader in steals with an average of 1.1 per contest.