A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away LSU Tigers taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Tech Red Raiders betting line opened as -15-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
LSU Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Texas Tech Red Raiders battles the LSU Tigers, currently sitting with a 9-10 mark (7-11 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 10-7 for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and 12-6 for the LSU Tigers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas Tech Red Raiders rated this week at No. 174 and the LSU Tigers sitting at No. 314.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and LSU is ranked No. 87 in NCAA basketball at 38 per game. Contrast that with Texas Tech's No. 242 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Texas Tech is the No. 197-ranked team in the country at 6.6 per game, while LSU rates No. 216 at 6.26 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
LSU was run off the court by the Gators on Wednesday as Florida routed them 106-71 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
The Red Raiders endured a 65-61 loss at the hands of the Bears on Wednesday, despite a 14-point effort from Aaron Ross at Ferrell Center.
Next Betting Matchups
LSU home to South Carolina, Wednesday, February 1st
Texas Tech at Texas, Wednesday, February 1st