Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-5) vs. Baylor Bears (16-5)
February 6, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Baylor Bears -5.5; Over/Under: +146.5
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Baylor Bears also need a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Baylor Bears prediction.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off losses to TCU and Cincinnati. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 77 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Pop Isaacs is averaging 17.6 points and 3.5 assists, while Joe Toussaint is averaging 12.5 points and 2.9 rebounds. Devan Cambridge is the third double-digit scorer and Warren Washington is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears rebounded from a loss to TCU with wins over UCF and Iowa State. The Baylor Bears are averaging 84 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Ja’Kobe Walter is averaging 14.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while RayJ Dennis is averaging 13.4 points and 3.9 rebounds. Langston Love is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Bridges is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 40.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game. Baylor will play against Kansas and Oklahoma after this one.
Baylor Bears Team Facts
- Baylor has won each of its last six home night games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Seven of Baylor’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last six games against Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Facts
- Texas Tech has won 11 of its last 14 games.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Texas Tech has lost the first half in each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Baylor Bears prediction
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off back to back losses where they couldn’t finish games, and Pop Isaacs is coming off a poor game where he struggled from the field and turned the ball over a lot. The Baylor Bears are a nightmare at home where they’re 11-1 SU and that offense is sure to give Texas Tech fits. I’m just not getting the warm and fuzzy feeling from the Red Raiders right now, and this isn’t an ideal spot where things turn around. Give me Baylor and the chalk.
