
Texas Tech vs Arizona Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arizona (11-5) vs. Texas Tech (12-4)
January 18, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -4; Over/Under: 151
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The Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the United Supermarkets Arena. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a Texas Tech vs Arizona Pick.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats beat UCF and Baylor, and they play Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Iowa State next. The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 84.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Caleb Love is averaging 15.3 points and 3 assists, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. KJ Lewis is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Townsend is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Kansas State, lost to Iowa State, and they play Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and TCU next. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 83.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.1 points on 41.3 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 16.3 points and 0.8 assists, while Darrion Williams is averaging 16.3 points and 5.6 rebounds. Chance McMillian is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at United Supermarkets Arena.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last seven games.
- Texas Tech has lost three of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Arizona has won the first half in each of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Arizona’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four day games have produced a total of 158+ points.
Texas Tech vs Arizona Injury Report
The Arizona Wildcats will be without Motiejus Krivas. The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be without Devan Cambridge and Jazz Henderson. JT Toppin is questionable with an illness.
Texas Tech vs Arizona Prediction
This line is showing too much respect toward the Texas Tech Red Raiders and not even to Arizona. While Arizona may not be as talented as past seasons, the Wildcats have won each of their last seven games and the offense is showing legit potential. One of those wins was a road upset over Cincinnati as an underdog. Also, we’re not sure if Texas Tech will have its best player in JT Toppin as he’s questionable with an illness. Check the injury report before betting. Regardless, give me Arizona and the points.