Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Syracuse vs Texas Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Brooklyn.
Syracuse vs Texas Tech Prediction
Looking to win big? The Orange and Red Raiders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. The Red Raiders are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Texas Tech as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.
Syracuse vs. Texas Tech Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Syracuse Orange at Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds TXTECH -10.5, SYRA +392 | TXTECH -535 O/U 153
Orange Preview: Can Syracuse Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Syracuse fell to the Longhorns 70-66 on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +10.5 point underdogs. Despite the loss, the Orange managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 41-30 at halftime, Syracuse tightened up defensively, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.
Orange Offense Breakdown
Syracuse put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong 58.3% inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 23.8% (5/21) of their three-point attempts.
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on only 50% (9/18) from the line. Arthur Kaluma, Tre Johnson, and J.J. Starling each contributed 16 points, with Kaluma adding 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Eddie Lampkin Jr. also had a solid game, scoring 14 points and dishing out 6 assists.
Orange Team Defense
Syracuse's defense allowed 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They gave up 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 5 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 18 attempts, while Syracuse allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Red Raiders Preview: Can the Red Raiders Hold Strong at Home?
Texas Tech’s season hit a bump with a surprising 78-77 home loss to Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. The Red Raiders, who were -10 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 surpassed the O/U line of 149.5.
After trailing 45-35 at halftime, Texas Tech rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring Saint Joseph’s 42-33, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Red Raiders Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Texas Tech put up 77 points, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts (20%), but were solid inside, connecting on 52.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 17 of 20 attempts (85%).
The Red Raiders grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Erik Reynolds II led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 of 11 threes (54.5%). JT Toppin added 22 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Rasheer Fleming was also impressive, making 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.
Red Raiders Team Defense
Despite Texas Tech's defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Red Raiders gave up 52% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents connected on 24 of 46 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Texas Tech held their opponents to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 for 85%. The Red Raiders also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
Orange vs Red Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Syracuse has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 81 points per game while allowing 83. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last five home contests, the Red Raiders offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Texas Tech posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- The last ten games that Syracuse was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Red Raiders have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Syracuse vs Texas Tech Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Syracuse +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.