Texas at Texas Tech 3/4/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
CBB: 9:00 PM EST
Mar. 04, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : TTU -8 Total 131.5
The Texas Longhorns are set to travel to the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas for a Big 12 clash against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Texas Longhorns currently sit in the middle of the conference with an 8-8 record, but they will be looking to expand off their recent home win over the Iowa State Cyclones, 86-69. Jase Febres led the way for the Texas Longhorns with 26 points as he connected on 8 of his 10 three-point attempts. Courtney Ramey had a productive scoring game as well as he contributed 18 points.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders currently sit in 1st place of the Big 12 with a 12-4 record, and they will be looking to continue their 7-game winning streak after recently winning on the road against the TCU Horned Frogs, 81-66. Jarrett Culver led the way for the Texas Tech Red Raiders with 15 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. Tariq Owens was able to hit the double-double mark with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
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Kerwin Roach Jr. is the leading scorer for the Texas Longhorns as the senior guard is averaging 14.4 PPG. Dylan Osetkowski is the leading rebounder for Shaka Smart and company as the senior forward is averaging 7.6 RPG while contributing 10.3 PPG. Matt Coleman is the leading assists guy for the Longhorns as the sophomore guard is averaging 3.8 APG. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 44.3% from the field this season while connecting on 34.7% of their three-point attempts.
Jarrett Culver is the leading scorer, rebounder, and assists guy for the Texas Tech Red Raiders as the sophomore guard is averaging 17.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 3.7 APG. Tariq Owens is one of the top shot blockers in the Big 12 as the senior forward is averaging 2.4 blocks per game while contributing 5.5 RPG. Davide Moretti has been great from three-point range for the Red Raiders as the sophomore guard is shooting 45.8% from behind the arc. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 47.3% from the field this season while connecting on 36.3% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Longhorns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Red Raiders are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big 12.
Over is 4-1 in Longhorns last 5 vs. Big 12.
Over is 4-0 in Red Raiders last 4 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Texas Longhorn +8.5
The underdog has played well in this matchup as they are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 matchups while Texas is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 against Texas Tech. Texas is playing at a high level right now even without their leading scorer in Kerwin Roach Jr. This is a rivalry game, so it brings an extra level of emotion to this one also add in the fact that Texas is one big win away from solidifying their spot in the NCAA Tournament. Texas Tech wins but fails to cover, 69-64.