Texas Tech Upholds Underdog Status as They Head into Big Game Against Seventh Ranked Texas
5. Texas Tech and No. 7 Texas are set to face off on Friday night in Austin. Last season, Texas Tech was an underdog against Texas, but managed to upset them in overtime
Game outlook
5. Texas Tech and No. 7 Texas are set to face off on Friday night in Austin. Last season, Texas Tech was an underdog against Texas, but managed to upset them in overtime 37-34. Betting odds have Texas as the favored team opening at -14, with current line at -13.5. Tune in to the game Friday night at 7:30pmET to find out who will win.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium/Jamail Field Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Red Raiders +390 | Longhorns -506
Spread: Red Raiders +13 (-110) | Longhorns -13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 83%.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech has gained momentum with three consecutive wins, earning them a possible bowl game berth. They are tied with West Virginia and Oklahoma at 5-3 in the Big 12 conference. In their last game against UCF, the Red Raiders pulled ahead 21-0 with QB Behren Morton completing 21 of 35 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns. The opposing UCF kicker Colton Boomer was instrumental in the outcome of the game, missing two key point attempts which allowed Texas Tech to take the lead and remain ahead. The Red Raiders offense is moderately successful, averaging 28.6 points per game (#60) and 404.3 total yards per game (#52). Defensively, they are slightly below average with 382.1 yards per game allowed (#74) and 24.3 points per game allowed (#56). With a power ranking of 55, Texas Tech is scoring an average of 29.10 points and allowing 24.40 per game. They are 6-5 overall (5-6 ATS) this season.