Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Texas Tech vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 20-6 (11-4) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 69-66 in their last game. Texas Tech trailed 36-28 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 38-33 in the loss. The Red Raiders shot 49.1% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Darrion Williams led Texas Tech with 21 points and five assists, while Chance McMillian added 19 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Red Raiders defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 93-55 and Arizona State by a score of 111-106. Texas Tech has won nine of their last eleven games and they are currently tied for third in the Big 12 standings with an 11-4 record. Texas Tech has scored 81.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points against per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 17.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, while Darrion Williams is averaging 15.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Texas Tech is shooting 48.2% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 38.3% on three pointers this season. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 16-10 (7-8) this season after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 62-59 in their last game. West Virginia led 29-27 at halftime and had a decent lead towards the end of regulation, but they fell apart and barely hung on for the win. The Mountaineers shot 40% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Amani Hansberry led West Virginia with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Javon Small added 16 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Mountaineers lost to Baylor by a score of 74-71 and BYU by a score of 73-69. West Virginia has lost six of their last nine games and they are currently tied for ninth in the Big 12 standings with a 7-8 record. West Virginia has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.2 points against per game, while also averaging 33.3 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Javon Small is averaging 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while Amani Hansberry is averaging 9.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. West Virginia is shooting 42.9% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Texas Tech will beat West Virginia

• West Virginia has lost each of its last 15 Saturday road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Texas Tech has won 13 of its last 14 games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last six day games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the last nine games between West Virginia and Texas Tech have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Each of West Virginia’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 124 or fewer points.

Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction 

Texas Tech comes into this matchup ranked #9 in the country and they will be at home, but they are coming off of a loss to TCU in their last game. The Red Raiders are shooting 48.2% from the field this year and they are 5-0 in their last five home games. West Virginia has lost three of their last five games and they are just 1-4 in their last five road games. The Mountaineers are shooting 42.9% from the field this season, but they have been pretty solid defensively this year. I know the Red Raiders are coming off of a loss, but they play their best basketball at home and this WVU offense is not consistent. Take Texas Tech to cover at home.