Texas Tech vs UNC Wilmington prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
It's Texas Tech vs UNC Wilmington in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks.
Thursday's action in the West Region features a matchup between Texas Tech and UNC Wilmington.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders finished the 2024-25 season with a 25-8 record, good for second in the Big 12. That earned them a 3 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, finished second in the Colonial Athletic with a 27-7 record and a conference tournament win earned them a No. 14 seed in the Big Dance.
Texas Tech ranks as the seventh-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the sixth-best offense and 37th-best defense. Meanwhile, UNC Wilmington ranks 105th overall, possessing the 84th-ranked offense and 184th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Without further ado, here's our Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington picks and predictions.
Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Texas Tech
- Paul Myerberg: Texas Tech
- Erick Smith: Texas Tech
- Eddie Timanus: Texas Tech
- Dan Wolken: Texas Tech
- Craig Meyer: Texas Tech 78, UNC Wilmington 61
- Nathan Giese: Texas Tech 83, UNC-Wilmington 74
It's a clean sweep. None of our experts have this contest turning into an upset. Craig Meyer is backing Texas Tech to cover the 14.5-point spread and the game going under the 142.5-point total. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Nathan Giese is on UNC Wilmington to cover and has the game going over.
Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Game Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
- Location: INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
- TV Channel: truTV
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
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Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington odds
Odds as of Wednesday, March 19 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Texas Tech -14.5 (-115)
- Moneyline Favorite: Texas Tech -1400
- Moneyline Underdog: UNC Wilmington +825
- Total: 142.5
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