It will be a showdown between two tremendous defenses when the 15th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (20-5, 8-4 Big 12) go head-to-head against the Baylor Bears (16-8, 7-4 Big 12) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Red Raiders dismantled the Oklahoma State Cowboys 78-50, while the Bears beat the Oklahoma Sooners 59-53.
Baylor launched 22 three pointers, making 10 of them (45.5 percent), while Oklahoma was just 3-16 (18.8 percent). The Red Raiders, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 17.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.526). Texas Tech received a boost from Jarrett Culver, who contributed 19 points. Devonte Bandoo, meanwhile had a good outing for Baylor, putting up 19 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jared Butler led the Bears to a 73-62 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. The Bears’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Red Raiders. Baylor had a rate of 16.7, while Texas Tech posted a mark of 24.2.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Texas Tech currently ranks 281st in possessions per game (67.3) and Baylor is 322nd (66.0). Furthermore, the Bears rank 266th in turnover percentage (20.1 percent), while the Red Raiders rank 11th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.1 percent).
Baylor Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Baylor ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Bears rank 101st in steals per game (6.6) while the Red Raiders rank 141st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Baylor is 26th in the nation with 31.5 rebounds allowed per game while Texas Tech is 38th with 31.9 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Bears rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Red Raiders rank 258th (19.0).
- Texas Tech ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (9.2) while Baylor ranks 97th (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 7.9 for the season.
