Texas Tech vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Kansas' Flory Bidunga (40) plays against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Kansas 76-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
  • Kansas is a -4.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Texas Tech / Kansas TV channel: ESPN

The Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS, USA.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+4.5 -115O 144.5 -110+154
Kansas -4.5 -105U 144.5 -110-190

Texas Tech vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 66.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games (+2.35 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+2.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.55 Units / 1.78% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 0.19% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.81% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.78% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -11.53% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units / -0.75% ROI
  • 8-20 when betting the Over for -14 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 20-8 when betting the Under for +11.2 Units / 36.36% 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 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 shot 78% from the free throw line (505/649) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kansas averaged 19.3 assists per game (619 assists/32 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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

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%

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed an average of 0.95 points per shot (207 points/218 shots) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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