Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions
Texas (17-10 SU, 6-8 B12) is set to face off against Texas Tech (19-8 SU, 8-6 B12) in Lubbock on Tuesday night at 9pmET. In their previous matchup, Texas Tech secured a 78-67
Game outlook
Texas (17-10 SU, 6-8 B12) is set to face off against Texas Tech (19-8 SU, 8-6 B12) in Lubbock on Tuesday night at 9pmET. In their previous matchup, Texas Tech secured a 78-67 victory as the underdog. Pop Isaacs and Warren Washington stood out for the Red Raiders, while Tyrese Hunter led the Longhorns in scoring. Despite Texas Tech being the favored team with a -4.5 opening line, the odds have not shifted leading up to the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Longhorns +150 | Red Raiders -175
Spread: Longhorns +4.5 (-110) | Red Raiders -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 64%.
Texas Longhorns
Texas is currently ranked 8th in the latest Bracketology report by Joe Lunardi and on the bubble at 6-8 in the Big 12 according to Yahoo. After a recent loss to Kansas, they are now 40th in the NCAA Net Rankings. The team has shown inconsistency in their recent games, but have two strong scorers in Dylan Disu and Max Abmas. Offensively, the Longhorns are shooting 47.21% from the field and 36.76% from three-point range, while defensively allowing opponents to shoot 42.47% from the field. Overall, Texas is ranked 36th in KenPom and has a power ranking of 178, with a record of 17-10 for the season. They will need to start winning games to secure a spot in the postseason tournament.