United Supermarkets Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Texas Tech Red Raiders and the visiting Kansas Jayhawks in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Texas Tech Red Raiders betting line as 7-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas Jayhawks will look to cover the spread vs the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, as the Jayhawks are 9-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Red Raiders are 9-2 ATS. Kansas is 6-6 against the total, while Texas Tech is 6-5 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 80-rated Texas Tech Red Raiders and the No. 4-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Texas Tech's No. 108 nationally ranked offense (76.15 points per game) against a Kansas Jayhawks defense that sits as the No. 100 at 67.93 PPG. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been averaging 46.13% from the field, less than the Jayhawks have managed so far this season (50.62% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kansas got 27 points and 27 rebounds from Perry Ellis en route to a 109-106 victory over Oklahoma on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Red Raiders endured a 76-69 loss at the hands of the Cyclones on Wednesday, despite a 14-point effort from Justin Gray at Hilton Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas at West Virginia, Tuesday, January 12th
Texas Tech at Kansas State, Tuesday, January 12th