Baylor Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Baylor vs Texas Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lubbock.

Baylor vs Texas Tech Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Red Raiders? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Baylor.

Baylor vs. Texas Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Baylor Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Where: Lubbock at United Supermarkets Arena
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds TXTECH -7.5, BAYL +295 | TXTECH -390 O/U 141.5

Bears Preview: Will Baylor Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Baylor Bears Recent Game/Games

Baylor improved to 13-7 on the season with an 81-70 win over Kansas on Saturday. The Bears, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 151 went over the 140.5 O/U line.

After trailing 40-21 at halftime, Baylor turned things around by scoring 60 points in the 2nd half while holding Kansas to 30 points.

Bears Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Baylor put up 81 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 50% success rate on two-point shots, going 19 for 38. The Bears were impressive at the free-throw line, making 25 of 28 attempts for an 89.3% rate.

Robert O. Wright III led the way with 24 points and 6 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field. Hunter Dickinson contributed 20 points, while Norchad Omier added 18 points and 16 rebounds, despite shooting just 25%. Jalen Celestine hit 4 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 12 points, and Dajuan Harris Jr. also added 12 points, dishing out 8 assists.

Bears Team Defense

Even with Baylor giving up 70 points, they managed to limit their opponent's shooting to 43% from the field. The Bears allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Baylor's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 20 attempts. The Bears also sent their opponent to the line 28 times, where they converted 25 free throws, an 89% clip.

Red Raiders Preview: Are Texas Tech Ready for a Home Win?

Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games

The Red Raiders improved to 17-4 on the season with a narrow 82-81 win over Houston on Saturday. Texas Tech, who went into the game as +9.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Texas Tech led 41-37 at halftime, but Houston outscored them 35-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 126.5.

Red Raiders Offense Breakdown

Texas Tech put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes on 30 attempts. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%, and went 24-for-34 from the free-throw line, shooting 70.6%.

Chance McMillian and L.J. Cryer led the way with 23 and 22 points, respectively, both shooting 7-for-14 from the field. Elijah Hawkins added 17 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while Kerwin Walton connected on 4-of-6 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Red Raiders Team Defense

Texas Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 48% of their two-point attempts, going 24/50 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Texas Tech held their opponent to 5/14 shooting, or 35%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Red Raiders also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.

Bears vs Red Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Bears have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 0-4-1.
Texas Tech has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.