Texas Tech vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ Liberty Bowl

Arkansas tight end Luke Hasz (9) pulls in a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. LSU won 34-31. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Arkansas is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Texas Tech
  • Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Total (Over/Under): 60.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-4) visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6) on Dec. 27 in Memphis, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.

Arkansas is a betting favorite in the Liberty Bowl, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 60.5 total points.

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Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+1.5 -11560.5 -110-105
Arkansas -1.5 -10560.5 -110-115

Texas Tech vs Arkansas Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this game with 56.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Tech and Arkansas, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Texas Tech vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Arkansas will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.05 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Texas Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Texas Tech Player Prop Bets Today

  • Tahj Brooks has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Caleb Douglas has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Behren Morton has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.10 Units / 110% ROI)
  • Coy Eakin has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Behren Morton has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Arkansas players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Arkansas Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Tyrone Broden has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Braylen Russell has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Luke Hasz has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Texas Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas Tech is 7-4 against the spread this college football season (+2.6 Units / 19.62% ROI).

  • Texas Tech is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 30.08% ROI
  • Texas Tech is 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Texas Tech is 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Arkansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Arkansas is 7-5 against the spread this college football season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • Arkansas is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 4.51% ROI
  • Arkansas is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Arkansas is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Texas Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas

Texas Tech is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season– T-14th-best in FBS; Average: .434

Texas Tech is 8-2 (.800) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times this season– T-7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .487

Texas Tech is 10-2 (.833) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: .532

Texas Tech is 11-4 (.733) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– 31st-best in FBS; Average: .597

Arkansas: Keys to the Game vs. Texas Tech

Arkansas is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Arkansas is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .445

Arkansas is 2-9 (.182) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .469

Arkansas is 3-9 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .461

Matchup Notes for Texas Tech vs. Arkansas

Arkansas’s WRs has averaged just 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — worst among SEC WRs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s QBs has thrown for 3,229 passing yards in 12 games (269.1 YPG) this season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 306.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s offense has thrown for 3,229 passing yards in 12 games (269.1 YPG) this season — T-21st-best among FBS offenses. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 306.2 passing yards per game this season — worst among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech’s WRs has averaged 29.3 targets per game this season — highest among Big 12 WRs. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 13.5 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech’s offense has thrown for 3,580 passing yards in 12 games (298.3 YPG) this season — 9th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 244.2 passing yards per game this season — 27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech’s TEs has 50 receptions in 12 games (4.2 per game) this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Texas Tech’s WRs has averaged 29.3 targets per game this season — highest among Big 12 WRs. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 13.5 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech’s offense has thrown for 3,580 passing yards in 12 games (298.3 YPG) this season — 9th-best among FBS offenses. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 244.2 passing yards per game this season — 27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech’s TEs has 50 receptions in 12 games (4.2 per game) this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech’s QBs has thrown for 3,502 passing yards in 12 games (291.8 YPG) this season — 9th-best among FBS teams. Arkansas’s defense has allowed 244.2 passing yards per game this season — worst among SEC defenses.

Texas Tech Skill Players have averaged 26.3 receptions per game (316/12) this season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 18.9

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas WRs have averaged a touchdown every 24.4 receptions (171 Rec/7 TDs) this season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.0

Arkansas WRs have averaged a touchdown every 24.4 receptions (171 Rec/7 TDs) this season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 10.5

Arkansas’s WRs has averaged just 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — worst among SEC WRs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas’s QBs has thrown for 3,229 passing yards in 12 games (269.1 YPG) this season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 306.2 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Arkansas RBs have averaged 7.4 Yards per Carry (467 yards/63 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Texas Tech Red Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

Texas Tech has allowed 306.2 Passing Yards per game (3,674/12) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 217.7

Texas Tech has allowed 50.2 receiving yards per game (602/12) to RBs this season– worst in FBS; Average: 24.9

Opponents have averaged 24.5 completions per game (294 / 12) against Texas Tech this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 18.6

Texas Tech has allowed 294 completions this season– most in the Big 12

Opponents have averaged 24.5 completions per game (294 / 12) against Texas Tech this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8

Arkansas Razorbacks Defensive Stats & Trends

Arkansas has no interceptions and 24 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 8.7

Arkansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 66 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.

Arkansas has no interceptions and 10 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 5.4

Arkansas has no interceptions and 24 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9

Arkansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 31 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.


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