Texas Tech looks to cover the Red Raiders-Bears pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 11-1 mark when they host Baylor in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Texas Tech Red Raiders betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Baylor Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas Tech Red Raiders sit at 11-1 (6-4 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Baylor Bears are currently 10-2 (5-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Texas Tech is 3-7 OU, and Baylor is 3-4 OU.
The Red Raiders - Bears odds would favor the Red Raiders if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas Tech is rated No. 19 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Baylor is at No. 81.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Baylor Bears rank No. 29 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 40.25 per game. That compares with Texas Tech’s No. 76 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Texas Tech is college basketball's No. 178-ranked team at 7.08 per game, while the Baylor Bears rate No. 92 with 8.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bears blew out Southern on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 80-60 win at Ferrell Center.
The battle between the Red Raiders and Wildcats didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Abilene Christian was handed a 74-47 defeat on Friday at United Supermarkets Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Baylor home to TCU, Tuesday, January 2nd
Texas Tech at Kansas, Tuesday, January 2nd