BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

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)
  • BYU (20-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech (14-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • BYU / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN2

The BYU Cougars (20-12) visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-16) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-120).

The BYU vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU-2.5 -120O 152.5 -105-160
Texas Tech +2.5 +100U 152.5 -115+135

BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 56.0% 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 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+11.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 20-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.75 Units / 19.15% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 2.47% ROI
  • 16-16 when betting the Over for -1.65 Units / -4.68% ROI
  • 16-16 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.54% ROI).

  • 20-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.4 Units / 6.04% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has attempted 726 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 127 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 263 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

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

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%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (250/652) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (436/1,060) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%

BYU has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,530 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

BYU has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (650 points/652 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.10

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 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

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%


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