Texas Tech vs Baylor Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 1/17/23
Baylor Bears (12-5) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-7)
January 17, 2023 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech Red Raiders -2.5 / Baylor Bears +2.5; Over/Under: +147
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The Baylor Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the United Supermarkets Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Baylor Bears Preview
The Baylor Bears are averaging 80.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Keyonte George is averaging 17.2 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Adam Flagler is averaging 16.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. LJ Cryer is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Bridges is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 76.2 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Kevin Obanor is averaging 15.4 points and 1 assist, while De’Vion Harmon is averaging 12.5 points and 2.8 rebounds. Fardaws Aimaq is the third double-digit scorer and Pop Isaacs is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Baylor Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders Trends
The Bears are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 road games. The Red Raiders are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 overall. The over is 9-2-1 in Red Raiders last 12 overall.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, and they’re a balanced team capable of winning this game. However, let’s not act like Texas Tech is coming off the best week, and we’re getting a rare spot with Baylor in the underdog role. Baylor has been underdogs twice this season and won both games outright. Give me the free bucket.
