Colorado vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins advances the ball against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Texas Tech is a -17.5 point favorite vs Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Colorado / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Colorado Buffaloes visit United Supermarkets Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lubbock, TX, USA.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).

The Colorado vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+17.5 -105O 142.5 -105+1100
Texas Tech -17.5 -115U 142.5 -115-2500

Colorado vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Colorado vs Texas Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Tech will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 37 games (+4.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.72 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games (+2.85 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+0.25 Units / 0% ROI)

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.75 Units / -21.13% ROI).

  • 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.05% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -17.58% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.75 Units / 8.61% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.55 Units / 4.84% ROI).

  • 22-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 0.41% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.35% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -10.95% ROI

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado has averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (428 turnovers/29 games) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,698 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 attempted 43 threes 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%

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed an average of 0.99 points per shot (378 points/380 shots) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

Colorado allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (39/134) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 37% (141/380) in the first half last season — tied for best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 opponents to shoot 33% (49/149) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Texas Tech allowed 1.5 made three-pointers per game in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

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


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