TCU at Texas Tech odds, picks and predictions
The TCU Horned Frogs (18-7, 7-5 Big 12) and Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-7, 7-5) meet Tuesday at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the TCU vs. Texas Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Horned Frogs won 75-72 at Kansas State on Saturday, cashing as a 1-point road underdog as the Over (143.5) connected. TCU has posted a 5-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) mark in the past 7 games, while the Under has edged the Over 4-3 during the span.
TCU posted an 85-78 win as a 3.5-point favorite in Fort Worth in the 1st meeting on Jan. 30 as the Over (145) cashed. The Horned Frogs have won 4 straight meetings, while going 3-0-1 ATS in the span. The Over is on a 4-1 run in the series.
The Red Raiders have fallen apart in recent weeks, picking up just 2 wins in the past 6 outings. However, 1 of those victories was a 29-point win over Kansas on Feb. 12, showing exactly what Texas Tech is capable of doing when locked in. The Over is on a 7-2 run for Texas Tech.
TCU is No. 25 and Texas Tech is No. 23 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll.
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TCU 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 6:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): TCU +188 (bet $100 to win $188) | Texas Tech -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread: TCU +5.5 (-110) | Texas Tech -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
TCU at Texas Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
TCU 80, Texas Tech 74
Moneyline
TCU (+188) is a strong play for the opportunity to nearly double your initial wager.
Texas Tech (-230) is going through a terrible period right now, and it cannot be trusted, especially more than 2 times your potential return.
Plus, the Horned Frogs have won the past 4 in this series, including the 1st meeting on Jan. 30. Back the Horned Frogs, and feel good about the value you're getting.
Against the spread
TCU +5.5 (-110) is a decent play catching nearly 3 buckets, if you would like some insurance and you just can't bring yourself to rolling the dice on the Horned Frogs straight up.
TCU has cashed in 5 of the past 7, including the 1st meeting with Texas Tech -5.5 (-110). Meanwhile, the Red Raiders are a dismal 1-4-1 ATS in the past 6 outings, and just 3-6-1 ATS in the previous 10 contests dating back to Jan. 13.
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Over/Under
OVER 148.5 (-110) is a good play in this Lone Star State clash.
While the Red Raiders might not be terribly consistent lately, Over bettors have been enjoying the play of Texas Tech lately. The total has gone high in 7 of the past 9 games, including the first meeting with TCU on Jan. 30.
The Under is 3-1 in the previous 4 outings, although the Over hit last time out at K-State. The Over has a 7-5 edge in the past 12 contests dating back to Jan. 6, too.
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