BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Texas Tech is a -3.5 point favorite vs BYU
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • BYU / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN

The BYU Cougars visit United Supermarkets Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lubbock, TX.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The BYU vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Texas Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+3.5 -115O 160.5 -105135
Texas Tech -3.5 -105U 160.5 -115-160

BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs Texas Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Tech will cover the spread with 56.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+27.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 24 games at home (+17.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games (+10.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 15-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +14 Units / 1.03% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.05 Units / -32.53% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 0.13% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech shot 81% from the free throw line (311/385) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Texas Tech shot 78% from the free throw line (505/649) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Texas Tech shot 68% from inside the arc (26/38) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,169 points/1,064 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

BYU has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (478 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

BYU allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (128/428) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech shot 81% from the free throw line (311/385) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Texas Tech shot 78% from the free throw line (505/649) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Texas Tech shot 68% from inside the arc (26/38) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,169 points/1,064 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

BYU has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (478 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

BYU allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (128/428) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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