Winthrop vs Texas Tech Prediction 12/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Winthrop (8-6) vs. Texas Tech (9-3)
December 28, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -18.5; Over/Under: 166
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In this article, we will formulate a Winthrop vs Texas Tech Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview
Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 9-3 record this season and are sitting in the 11th place of the Big 12. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off an 82-81 home win against Duke. Their previous three games were a 101-90 home win against Northern Colorado, a 93-86 home loss against Arkansas, and an 82-58 home win against LSU.
Offensively, Texas Tech averages 83.5 points per game, while allowing 74.5 points per game defensively. The Red Raiders shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.0 steals per game defensively.
Jaxson Toppin leads Texas Tech in scoring, with an average of 21.6 points per game, while shooting with 56.6% from the field and 45.2% from the free throw line. Jaxson Toppin also leads the team in rebounds with 10.5 per game, while Chase Anderson adds a team-high 7.3 assists per game.
Winthrop Eagles Preview
Winthrop Eagles have an 8-6 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the Big South. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off a 107-41 home win against Catawba. Their previous three games were a 90-88 away win against North Dakota, a 101-55 home win against Bob Jones, and a 111-62 home win against Tennessee Flight.
Offensively, Winthrop averages 90.3 points per game, while allowing 74.6 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 47% from the field and grab 41.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.5 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.
Logan Duncomb leads Winthrop in scoring, with an average of 15.8 points per game, while shooting with 64.3% from the field and 67.9% from the free throw line. Logan Duncomb also leads the team in rebounds with 7.5 per game, while Kareem Rozier adds a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
Winthrop Eagles @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends: December 28, 2025
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 45 games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Winthrop has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
Why the Winthrop Eagles will win
- Winthrop has won four of its last five day games.
- Winthrop has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Seventy-three of Texas Tech’s last 75 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
- Each of Winthrop’s last eight Sunday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Winthrop vs Texas Tech Prediction
In this Winthrop vs Texas Tech Prediction, Texas Tech is coming as -17.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records, but Texas Tech has been undefeated at home, while Winthrop has been struggling on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 5-1 and 5-2 in their last 6 and 7 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. They have both been playing some higher-scoring games lately, going for a perfect 7-0 to the over in their last 7 games combined, as both teams average 173.8 points per game combined this season. Take the over 166.5 points in this one.