Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
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  • Texas Tech (11-16) is a -2.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (12-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Texas Tech / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN2

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-16) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (12-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech-2.5 -105O 151.5 -110-145
West Virginia +2.5 -115U 151.5 -110+120

Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 away games (+8.90 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+3.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+2.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / -21.36% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 4.55% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI).

  • 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.8 Units / -25.91% 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

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 attempted 43 shots 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 had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

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 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%

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 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

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 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%

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% from three in 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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