Cincinnati (15-12) vs. Texas Tech (20-7)
February 24, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -5.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Texas Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 20-7 overall record and a 10-4 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 100-72 home win against Kansas State and their previous three games were a 72-67 road loss against Arizona State, a 78-75 road win against Arizona and a 78-44 home win against Colorado.
Offensively, Texas Tech averages 82.1 points per game, while allowing 72.3 points per game defensively. The Red Raiders shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
JT Toppin leads Texas Tech in scoring, with an average of 21.8 points per game, while shooting with 54.8% from the field and 57.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 10.8 rebounds. Christian Anderson leads the team in assists with 7.7 per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats have a 15-12 overall record and a 7-7 record in the Big 12. They are coming off an 84-68 road win against Kansas and their previous three games were a 69-65 home win against Utah, a 91-62 road win against Kansas State and a 92-72 home win against UCF.
Offensively, Cincinnati averages 72.7 points per game, while allowing 67 points per game defensively. The Bearcats shoot with 43% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Baba Miller leads Cincinnati in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 53.6% from the field and 66.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 10.2 rebounds. Day Day Thomas leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends: February 24, 2026
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 18 games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cincinnati has lost nine of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 13 games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last four games.
- Texas Tech has lost four of its last five February night games as an AP-ranked team.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cincinnati’s last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Seven of Texas Tech’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at United Supermarkets Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.
Cincinnati vs Texas Tech Prediction
In this Cincinnati vs Texas Tech Prediction, Texas Tech is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Texas Tech has been the better team this season and have a better ATS record. Both teams have been in good form lately, as they are 7-3 and 4-0 in their last 10 and 4 games respectively, but Texas Tech has been almost perfect at home, while Cincinnati has been 3-5 ATS on the road, so I like the value with the home team in this matchup. Take Texas Tech and lay the points.
Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Texas Tech -5.5
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