Texas Tech vs Drake prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
It's Texas Tech vs Drake in the 2025 NCAA Tournament second round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with how to watch and game time.
The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament is in full swing. The first round is in the books, cutting the field from 64 to 32.
Second-round action on Saturday features a matchup between Texas Tech and Drake in the West Region.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders earned a 3 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket and defeated the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the first round. The Red Raiders' opponent, the 11-seeded Drake Bulldogs, are into the second round after upsetting the Missouri Tigers on Thursday.
Texas Tech ranks as the ninth-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the fifth-best offense and 36th-best defense. Meanwhile, Drake ranks 51st overall with the 75th-ranked offense and 38th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Saturday's Round of 32 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.
Texas Tech vs. Drake picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Texas Tech
- Zac Al-Khateeb: Texas Tech
- Kevin Skiver: Texas Tech
- Chris Thomas: Drake
- Paul Myerberg: Texas Tech
- Erick Smith: Texas Tech
- Eddie Timanus: Texas Tech
- Dan Wolken: Texas Tech
- Jeremy Cluff: Drake 69, Texas Tech 67
- Gus Martin: Drake 67, Texas Tech 64
Our experts are forecasting Drake's Cinderella run to come to an end against Texas Tech. However, both AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff and the Des Moines Register's Gus Martin are backing the underdog Bulldogs to pull of the upset. They are also in agreement that the game will go over the 126.5-point total.
Texas Tech vs. Drake date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Game Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
- Location: INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
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Texas Tech vs. Drake odds
Odds as of Friday, March 21 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Texas Tech -7.5 (-102)
- Moneyline Favorite: Texas Tech -325
- Moneyline Underdog: Drake +260
- Total: 126.5
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