Offense At A Premium When Texas Tech, Texas Face Off

The in-state rivalry between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas Longhorns has been one of defense. In their past five meetings, Texas Tech and Texas are averaging a combined 122 points per game – leading to the UNDER cashing on all five occasions. Will that trend continue when these two programs meet Wednesday?

Shark Bites
  • Texas is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games as an underdog of 7.5 or more.
  • Texas Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against teams with winning records.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas’s last 12 games on the road.

These two programs clashed just two weeks ago in an outing that looked like it could spell doom for Texas Tech. The Red Raiders entered the contest ranked eighth in the nation only to lose while being held to 58 points and shooting just 38.2 percent from the field. The Texas Tech offense has been bouncing back after some bad outings – both Texas and Iowa State caused them plenty of issues – with the squad averaging 72.5 points per game while shooting nearly 50 percent from deep in its past two outings. This offensive surge is a big reason why Texas Tech is a -355 moneyline favorite and -7.5 against the spread per Sportsbook. 

Since that victory over Texas Tech, Texas has been a tough team to figure out. The Longhorns’ typically stingy defense gave up 86 points to West Virginia in an absolute beatdown but also held Iowa State to just 57. One of the big reasons WVU was able to dominate Texas was the Mountaineers’ ability to control Mohamed Bamba, who tallied just nine points and one block thanks to West Virginia’s opposing bigs. Texas Tech will want to mimic that – if possible – in order to get easy shots.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Texas Tech Red Raiders as 7.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook OVER/UNDER total value at Sportsbook.

Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Longhorns will look to cover the spread vs the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Wednesday, as the Longhorns are 10-8 versus the spread this season, while the Red Raiders are 10-9 ATS. Texas is 7-10-1 against the total, while Texas Tech is 6-13 vs the total betting line.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Red Raiders at No. 38 and the Longhorns at No. 151 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Texas Tech's No. 92-ranked scoring average of 76.57 PPG, against a Texas defense rated No. 40 and allowing 66.29 PPG. The Red Raiders' FG% has averaged 46.92% to date this season, more than the Longhorns shooters have managed so far (44.37% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Texas got 25 points and 15 rebounds from Mohamed Bamba en route to a 85-72 victory over Mississippi on Saturday at Frank Erwin Center.

South Carolina was victimized by Keenan Evans for 31 points as the Red Raiders defeated the Gamecocks 70-63 in college hoops action on Saturday.

Betting Trends
  • Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • Texas is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 12 games on the road
  • Texas Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Texas Tech is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 7 games
  • Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Texas home to Oklahoma, Saturday, February 3
Texas Tech at TCU, Saturday, February 3

Texas is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games as an underdog of 7.5 or more.away Texas Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against teams with winning records.home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas’s last 12 games on the road.away
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