Texas Tech vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Texas Tech is a -2.5 point favorite vs Utah
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Texas Tech / Utah TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Salt Lake City, UT.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Texas Tech vs. Utah Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech-2.5 -110O 151.5 -110-145
Utah +2.5 -110U 151.5 -110+120

Texas Tech vs Utah Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Tech will cover the spread with 67.0% 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)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+7.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.97 Units / 16% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -1.2% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 35.61% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -43.94% ROI

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 0.59% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.45 Units / 10.94% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI

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 has a TS% of 55% in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

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

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (251 assists/ 137 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Utah averaged 17.7 assists per game (584 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Utah has averaged 20.9 assists per game (251 assists/12 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.5

Utah has averaged 10.6 assists per game (127 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

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 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 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

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (130/368) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 39%

Utah allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,473 points/1,299 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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