BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
(AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:48 AM
  • Texas Tech (8-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs BYU (12-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • BYU / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN2

The BYU Cougars (12-5) visit United Supermarkets Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Lubbock, TX.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The BYU vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+1.5 -105O 144.5 -110+110
Texas Tech -1.5 -115U 144.5 -110-135

BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 57.6% 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 BYU will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+8.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+4.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 12-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.45 Units / 34.4% ROI).

  • 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -4.68% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -32.8% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.59% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.13% ROI).

  • 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / 6.35% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 211 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (357 assists/ 183 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Texas Tech had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Texas Tech made 0.3 three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5

BYU has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.6

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (181/489) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%

BYU has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech allowed 25.4 points per game (457 points/18 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Texas Tech allowed 6.7 points per game (121 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Texas Tech allowed 29.1 points per game (523 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2


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