Texas Tech vs. Villanova odds, picks and predictions
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) battle the Villanova Wildcats (3-1) at Imperial Arena in the Bahamas Wednesday. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Texas Tech vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Texas Tech might be 3-0 straight up, but it is 1-2 against the spread (ATS). It is coming off a 73-64 win over the Texas A&M-CC Islanders, failing to cover as a 24.5-point favorite. The Red Raiders have yet to be anything other than a 15-plus point favorite so this will be their 1st true test. They are led by G Pop Isaacs, who is averaging 11.7 points per game (PPG).
The Wildcats are 2-2 ATS and are 0-1 ATS away from home. They are coming off a 57-40 win and cover over the Maryland Terrapins, closing as a 6.5-point favorite. Villanova is 1-0 ATS as a favorite of 10 or fewer. Nova's lone loss was a 76-72 defeat by Penn on the road. It is led by G Justin Moore, who is averaging 16 PPG.
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Texas Tech vs. Villanova odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Texas Tech +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Villanova -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Texas Tech +3.5 (-120) | Villanova -3.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 129.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Texas Tech vs. Villanova picks and predictions
Prediction
Villanova 68, Texas Tech 60
Moneyline
PASS.
The Cats have the better, more experienced team and should win here. However, pass on them on the moneyline for better value on the spread.
Against the spread
BET VILLANOVA -3.5 (-102).
The Wildcats had 8 fewer turnovers and 6 more offensive boards in their game against Penn. The shots didn't fall, but they are a well-coached team with a strong veteran scorer in Moore. They are 2-2 ATS and are more proven than the Red Raiders.
The Red Raiders have yet to play a game with a spread under 15. They are 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games, having won both games by 14 or less. The other concern is Isaacs leads the way for Texas Tech but is shooting just 26.7% from the field.
Expect the Wildcats to be able to run away with this game. Take VILLANOVA -3.5 (-102).
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 129.5 (-110).
Texas Tech has held 2 of 3 opponents to Under 50 points. It is 0-3 O/U and has had 2 totals close at 131.5. The Red Raiders don't have a single player averaging more than 12 points per game, so they may not have the firepower to score at will on a methodical Villanova side.
The Wildcats are 2-2 O/U and have scored 72 or fewer in the 2 games in which the spread closed under 15. Their score against Maryland closed 57-40. Expect another slow, grind-it-out game and take UNDER 129.5 (-110).
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