Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Monday when the Texas Tech Red Raiders try to run the Baylor Bears off the court at United Supermarkets Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Baylor Bears before tip-off in this one found them as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Baylor Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 16-9 and 11-11 ATS Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the 22-3 Baylor Bears, who own a 12-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 12-10 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Baylor Bears are 9-13.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 232 (Texas Tech) and the No. 111 (Baylor) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Texas Tech's No. 118-ranked scoring average of 75.12 PPG, against a Baylor Bears defense rated No. 8 and allowing 61.36 PPG. The Texas Tech Red Raiders FG% has averaged 48.28% to date this season, more than the Baylor Bears shooters have managed so far (47.91% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bears grabbed a 70-52 win over the Horned Frogs on Saturday, behind a 25-point effort from Johnathan Motley at Ferrell Center.
Niem Stevenson poured in 22 points and added 22 rebounds in a losing cause for Texas Tech on Saturday, as the Jayhawks rolled to a 80-79 victory over Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Baylor home to Kansas, Saturday, February 18th
Texas Tech at West Virginia, Saturday, February 18th