Kansas at Texas Tech odds, picks and predictions
The No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks (19-5, 7-4) head to United Supermarkets Arena to face the No. 23 Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-6, 6-4) Monday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas vs. Texas Tech odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Jayhawks, who are No. 4 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, beat the No. 13 Baylor Bears 64-61 on Saturday, but did not cover the spread as a 5.5-point home favorite and the game went way under the 148.5 total. C Hunter Dickinson led 4 Kansas starters in double-figures with 15 points. The Jayhawks forced 21 Bear turnovers in the game in their 6th victory over a Top 25 team this season.
The No. 23 Texas Tech Red Raiders snapped their 3-game losing streak on Saturday at home against the UCF Knights, 66-59. They got the victory but couldn't cover the 8-point spread and the Under (136) hit. Sophomore G Darrion Williams was the top point scorer for the Red Raiders with just 13 but he also grabbed 13 rebounds. Texas Tech has lost just 1 game in Big 12 play at home this season.
The Jayhawks have won 8 of their last 10 meetingas with the Red Raiders. That includes their last meeting on Feb. 28, 2023, a 67-63 win while Texas Tech covered the 8-point spread. The Under (147) hit.
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Kansas at Texas Tech odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:57 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Texas Tech -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas +2.5 (-105) | Texas Tech -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Kansas at Texas Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas 77, Baylor 74
Moneyline
BET KANSAS (+125).
I know the Red Raiders are good at home, but I'm going to take the Uber-talented Jayhawks. Kansas has owned this series winning 8 of their last 9 meetings and 3 of the last 4 in Lubbock.
This Kansas team is just more battle-tested as well. They are 6-2 against ranked opponents this season. Texas Tech is 3-3 against Top 25 teams.
Against the spread
PASS.
I'm going to put my bet on the moneyline with the better odds.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 144.5 (-110).
The Red Raiders love going Over the total. They have been Over the total in 6 of their last 7 games. The Jayhawks may not be as proficient when it comes to covering the total, but they are 5-3-1 over their last 9.
If you combine their average per game totals, it's over 150 points. These 2 teams have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
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