A Big 12 in-state battle is brewing tonight in Lubbock, Tex., as TCU goes to Texas Tech for some Wednesday night basketball tonight. Our TCU vs. Texas Tech prediction gives you the scoop on how you should bet.
Texas Tech is looking to stay hot as they are on a four-game winning streak, while TCU is hoping to put an end to their two-game slide tonight. Read below to find out which one of these Texas teams we think will come out on top.
TCU vs. Texas Tech Betting Preview
All TCU vs. Texas Tech odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
- Spread
Texas Tech -13 - Moneyline
Texas Tech -1200, TCU +750 - Over/Under
136.5 points - Game Time
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7:00 ET - Location
United Supermarkets Arena | Lubbock, Tex. - How To Watch
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Texas Tech comes into the game with a 15-4 record and is 6-2 in conference play. They have won four games in a row and are 10-2 at home. Against the spread this season the Red Raiders are pretty even with a 10-9 record. At home, Texas Tech performs a little better with a 7-5 ATS record. Against other Big 12 teams, they cover 50% of the time with a 4-4 record.
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TCU is 10-9 this season, with a 3-5 Big 12 record. As an away team, they are abysmal with a 1-4 record this season. Against the spread, TCU isn’t much better with a 6-13 record. As road underdogs, they cover 40% of the time with a 2-3 record. When playing other Big 12 teams the Horned Frogs also struggle to cover, sitting with a 3-5 record ATS.
The line in this game has moved from Texas Tech -14.5 to Texas Tech -12, which is a lot of movement.
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Prediction For TCU vs. Texas Tech
All signs point to Texas Tech winning this game and winning by a decent margin. They are more talented and better-coached than this year’s TCU team and are the more experienced team overall.
Look for Texas Tech to build a lead in front of their home fans and play suffocating defense, like they have all season. The Red Raiders are allowing the 26th-fewest points per game and are eighth-nationally in scoring margin.
TCU’s games tend to go under. In the 19 games in which TCU has played this season, the over has hit six times while the under has hit 13. In Texas Tech’s 19 games this season the over has hit 11 times while the under has hit seven and they’ve pushed once.
Texas Tech should win this game, cover, and hold TCU below its team total of 62.5. Roll with the Red Raiders in every way on Wednesday.
Prediction: Texas Tech 70, TCU 54
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