Texas Tech vs Northern Colorado Prediction 11-29-24 College Basketball Picks
Northern Colorado (5-2) vs. Texas Tech (5-1)
November 29, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -21.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Northern Colorado Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Friday in college basketball action at the United Supermarkets Arena. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Northern Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Texas Tech vs Northern Colorado Pick.
Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview
The Northern Colorado Bears beat Prairie View A&M and Cal Baptist, and they play St. Thomas-Minnesota, North Dakota State, and Air Force next. The Northern Colorado Bears are averaging 88.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Isaiah Hawthorne is averaging 17.5 points and 1.1 assists, while Langston Reynolds is averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. Brock Wisne is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Bloch is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Northern Colorado Bears are shooting 8.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Colorado Bears are allowing 26.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Syracuse, lost to Saint Joseph’s, and they play DePaul, Texas A&M, and Oral Roberts next. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 88.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 19.8 points and 1.2 assists, while Darrion Williams is averaging 16 points and 5.3 rebounds. Chance McMillian is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 59 night games against non-conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Northern Colorado has lost each of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-one of Texas Tech’s last 38 night games against non-conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of Northern Colorado’s last five games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (52.7%).
- Texas Tech ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (128.7).
- Northern Colorado ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (33.4).
- Northern Colorado ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (51.6%).
Texas Tech vs Northern Colorado Prediction
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have the horses to blow the doors off, but they also haven’t played in a week, and who knows what that layoff will look like. It’s also the day after Thanksgiving. Texas Tech is also 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games. The Northern Colorado Bears have the offense to keep up with the Red Raiders as well, so let’s not get crazy with this sort of number. Give me the Bears and the points.
