Texas Tech Red Raiders Prepare to Take on Washington State Cougars After Overtime Victory
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off a close overtime win and are looking to improve their record. Junior quarterback Behren Morton had an impressive performance in the
Game outlook
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off a close overtime win and are looking to improve their record. Junior quarterback Behren Morton had an impressive performance in the last game with 378 yards and five passing touchdowns. On the other hand, the Washington State Cougars are also coming off a strong win and are looking to maintain their dominant play. Sophomore quarterback John Mateer had a standout game with 352 yards and five passing touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown. Washington State is the favored team in this matchup with the current line at Washington State -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Raiders +110 | Cougars -130
Spread: Red Raiders +2.5 (-110) | Cougars -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 66 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 57%.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a narrow 52-51 overtime victory against the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their Week 1 game, thanks to standout performances from running back Tajh Brooks and wide receiver Josh Kelly. However, the defense struggled, allowing the Wildcats to amass over 600 yards of total offense. The Red Raiders' defense needs to improve in order to continue their success this season. Several key players are dealing with injuries, which could impact their performance moving forward. Despite these challenges, Texas Tech is currently ranked 67th in power rankings and has a 1-0 record for the season.