Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • West Virginia (15-11) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech (14-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNU

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-12) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (15-11) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Morgantown.

West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+6.5 -110O 145.5 -110+225
West Virginia -6.5 -110U 145.5 -110-275

Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this game with 63.0% confidence.

Texas Tech vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Tech and West Virginia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 games (+12.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 away games (+10.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.65 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 48 games (+18.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+11.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has gone 11-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -3.53% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has gone 12-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.45 Units / -12.04% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 2.82% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -33.92% 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 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 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

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%

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia shot 47% (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

West Virginia averaged 0.93 points per shot (300 points/321 shots) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

West Virginia shot 47% from inside the arc (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

West Virginia shot 41% (306/752) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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 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 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 38% (571/1,509) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 64% on catch and shoot opportunities (23/36) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

West Virginia has allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.3

West Virginia allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,034 points/765 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% on catch and shoot opportunities (14/25) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%


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