TCU vs Texas Tech Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Texas Tech (20-5) vs. TCU (14-11)
February 18, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: TCU +8.5; Over/Under: 140.5
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders and TCU Horned Frogs meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Schollmaier Arena. Here’s a TCU vs Texas Tech Prediction. This article will include a TCU vs Texas Tech Pick.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Arizona State and Oklahoma State, and they play West Virginia, Houston, and Kansas next. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 82.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 42.1 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 17.2 points and 1 assist, while Chance McMillian is averaging 15 points and 4.3 rebounds. Darrion Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Anderson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs beat Oklahoma State and Arizona State, and they play Cincinnati, West Virginia, and UCF next. The TCU Horned Frogs are averaging 68.2 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 44 percent shooting. Noah Reynolds is averaging 12.8 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Vasean Allette is averaging 11.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Frankie Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Trazarien White is dishing 0.8 assists. The TCU Horned Frogs are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The TCU Horned Frogs are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- TCU has won each of its last nine Tuesday night games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
- Texas Tech has lost each of its last four games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
- TCU has won the first half in 24 of its last 29 night games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- TCU has lost each of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- TCU has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of TCU’s last nine home games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- TCU ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.7).
- TCU ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.4).
- Texas Tech ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (121.9).
- Texas Tech ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (99.2).
TCU vs Texas Tech Injury Report
TCU will be without Frankie Collins due to a foot injury. Texas Tech will be without Jazz Henderson and Devan Cambridge, while Eemeli Yalaho is questionable.
TCU vs Texas Tech Prediction
The TCU Horned Frogs have had issues stepping up in competition this season, and they’re 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. Texas Tech beat TCU by 14 points a couple of weeks ago. TCU is 9-16 ATS on the season overall. Texas Tech has won six of its seven road games, and TCU just doesn’t have the offensive firepower to hang with the Red Raiders. If Texas Tech continues to make shots, TCU won’t be able to keep up, similar to the first meeting. The line is reasonable. I’ll roll with Texas Tech in a strong road victory.
