The No. 11 seed Drake Bulldogs look to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they take on the No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in a high-stakes second-round matchup.
After dispatching No. 6 seed Missouri with a 67-57 win in the first round, Drake will need to step up against a Texas Tech team that handled No. 14 seed UNC Wilmington 82-72. With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, the Red Raiders aim to assert their dominance, while the Bulldogs hope to pull off another upset.
Can Drake’s disciplined play and efficient scoring be enough to overcome Texas Tech’s defensive intensity?
Texas Tech vs. Drake Betting Preview
All Texas Tech vs. Drake odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Friday, March 22, 2025.
- Spread: Texas Tech -7.5
- Moneyline: Texas Tech -300, Drake +240
- Over/Under: 126.5 points
- Game Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 6:10 p.m. ET
- Location: INTRUST Bank Arena | Wichita, KS
- How To Watch: TNT
Texas Tech enters this matchup as a 7.5-point favorite, reflecting their strong defensive play and experience in high-pressure games. The Red Raiders have been reliable when favored, winning 76% of their games this season as the moneyline favorite.
However, they are 16-16-1 against the spread (ATS), making them less predictable when covering large margins.
Drake, on the other hand, has been a resilient underdog all season, going a perfect 7-0 when not favored. With a 17-13 ATS record, the Bulldogs have been solid against the number and could be a live dog in this matchup.
The total for this game sits at 126.5 points, and while both teams emphasize defense, their combined scoring average (150.9 points per game) suggests the over could be in play.
Texas Tech vs. Drake CSN Winning Probability
According to CSN projections, Texas Tech has a 74.3% chance of winning this game, aligning closely with Vegas’ expectations. The Red Raiders’ experience and physicality give them an edge, but Drake’s ability to outperform expectations as an underdog suggests this game could be closer than the odds imply.
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Prediction for Texas Tech vs. Drake
Texas Tech’s ability to control the tempo and play lockdown defense makes them the rightful favorite, but Drake has the offensive efficiency and grit to keep things interesting. If the Bulldogs can limit turnovers and hit their perimeter shots, they have a legitimate chance to hang around deep into the second half.
Prediction: Texas Tech 70, Drake 62
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