Texas Tech vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

BYU guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket past Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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  • BYU is a -2.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Texas Tech / BYU TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Provo, UT.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Texas Tech vs. BYU Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+2.5 -105O 149.5 -105+125
BYU -2.5 -115U 149.5 -115-155

Texas Tech vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 58.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 62.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+12.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+9.65 Units / 0% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -1.03% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 39.86% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -48.25% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.81% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 0.52% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 3.16% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.85% ROI

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 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 has a TS% of 55% this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 49%

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

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has made 11.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has made 12.0 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,059 points/991 shots) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.12

BYU allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (119/340) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7


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