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Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Texas Tech (11-4) vs. Kansas State (7-8)
January 14, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas State +6.5; Over/Under: 146
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In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Bramlage Coliseum. Let’s take a look at a Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick. 

The home team has won the last five games played between the two teams. Last January it was Texas Tech that was able to secure the 60-59 victory. 


Texas Tech Fell Just Short

Texas Tech in the last game faced off against Iowa State and they blew the game late. In the second half, they were outscored 40-34 and that led to them going into overtime in the first place. In the overtime, they were outscored 11-10, and that led to the one-point defeat. JT Toppin put up 18 points and nine rebounds. Chance McMillan also put up 18 points and eight rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 15 points. 

Texas Tech on the season is averaging 85.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 57th. Forward Darrion Williams has been the top player for this team averaging 16.3 points while shooting 56.2 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three-point line. Darrion Williams is also averaging 16.3 points while shooting 48.6 percent from the field. Devin Cambridge is dealing with a personal issue and is questionable. Jazz Henderson is dealing with a lower-body injury and is out. Texas Tech will meet Arizona after this game.

Why Texas Tech Will Beat Kansas State

  • Texas Tech has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Kansas State has lost six of its last seven games.
  • Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Kansas State.

Kansas State Has Issues

Kansas State has some major issues heading into this game and they have lost three in a row. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, they scored only 66 points while the defense gave up 79 points. In the last game against Houston, it was much of the same as the offense only scored 57 points while the defense gave up 87 points. Kansas actually shot 40.7 percent from the field but they only made 19 field goals compared to the 34 made by Houston. Brendan Hausen put up 15 points to lead the team with scoring. 

Kansas State is averaging 74.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 207th while the defense is also ranked 207th. David N’Guessan has been the top player for Kansas State averaging 12.7 points while shooting 64.7 percent from the field. Coleman Hawkins was paid all that NIL money this offseason to only be the third-leading scorer averaging 10.7 points per game. For this team to reach expectations, Hawkins needs to be closer to the 20-point mark. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. Kansas State is healthy heading into this game. 

Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction

Kansas State isn’t good, and even though they are returning home for this game, they aren’t going to magically figure it out here Hawkins has not been productive enough with the offense and he’s not going to magically figure it out. Texas Tech is going to put on a show here with the offense and that will end up being the difference here as they will end up getting the job done. Back Texas Tech against the spread to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Texas Tech -6.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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