Arizona St. Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, Odds and Best Bet
Texas Tech will beat Arizona State, with a projected score of Texas Tech 31, Arizona State 17. The Red Raiders’ sustained success in Big 12 play gives them the strongest matchup advantage, reinforced by 11 consecutive home wins. However, laying 15.5 points leaves too much room for Arizona State’s productive playmakers to affect the outcome against the spread. The official betting recommendation is Pass.
Arizona St. Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders prediction and best bet
Texas Tech is the pick to win this October 17, 2026 college football matchup, with medium confidence. Its unbeaten start and extended conference winning streak make a convincing case for a home victory. The betting decision is less clear: neither Texas Tech -15.5 (-110) nor Arizona State +15.5 (-110) offers a strong enough edge for an official wager.
The distinction is the margin. Texas Tech has won eight consecutive Big 12 games, counting its 2025 conference-championship victory over BYU. Those wins averaged a 28.3-point margin, with just one decided by one possession. That history favors the Red Raiders, but Arizona State’s receiving production and Will Hammond’s interceptions complicate a bet requiring another decisive result.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT.
Location: Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech’s Homecoming game was announced as a sellout.
Broadcast: FOX.
Records: Arizona St. Sun Devils 3-2; Texas Tech Red Raiders 5-0.
SportsJaw spread and moneyline: Arizona State +15.5 (-110) and +500; Texas Tech -15.5 (-110) and -700.