Texas Tech vs Drake Prediction 3/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Drake (31-3) vs. Texas Tech (26-8)
March 22, 2025 6:10 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -6.5; Over/Under: 126.5
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The Drake Bulldogs and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Saturday in the college basketball Second Round at the INTRUST Bank Arena. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Drake Prediction. This article will include a Texas Tech vs Drake Pick.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs recently beat Missouri State, Southern Illinois, Belmont, Bradley, and Missouri. Drake has won eight straight games and has lost once since January 8.
The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 70.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 59.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 19.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Daniel Abreu is averaging 10.2 points and 1 assist. Tavion Banks is the third double-digit scorer and Mitch Mascari is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders recently played Arizona State, Baylor, Arizona, and UNC Wilmington. Texas Tech is 15-4 since January 14.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 80.9 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 17.9 points and 1.2 assists, while Chance McMillian is averaging 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Darrion Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Anderson is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Drake has lost nine of its last 10 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Drake Bulldogs will win
- Drake has won each of its last 16 night games.
- Texas Tech has lost four of its last five NCAA Tournament night games.
- Drake has won the first half in each of its last nine night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas Tech’s last 24 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 130+ points.
- Each of Drake’s last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 127 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (121.3).
- Texas Tech ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (99.9).
- Drake ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (25.1).
- Drake ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (50.3).
Texas Tech vs Drake Injury Report
Drake doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Texas Tech will continue to be without Eemeli Yalaho and Chance McMillian. Darrion Williams is probable despite a foot injury.
Texas Tech vs Drake Prediction
Drake shoots the ball well, is second in scoring defense, and has lost one game over the last two months. Drake shouldn’t go down quietly, and it makes the points worth a look. However, Texas Tech is a sort of team Drake hasn’t faced this season in terms of balance, depth, and physicality. Texas Tech does a bit of everything well and can score the basketball as well as any team in the country.
While maybe not as flashy as other teams, Texas Tech is a legit Final Four contender, and it’s going to take a strong performance to eliminate this group. Even with its winning ways and confidence, I’m not sure Drake is the team to do it. To me, this line is reasonable. I’ll lay the points with Texas Tech.
