The 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) try to stay undefeated when they challenge the LIU Sharks (1-4) at United Supermarkets Arena. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
LIU Sharks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Red Raiders were victorious over the Tennessee State Tigers, 72-57, while the Sharks fell to the San Diego State Aztecs, 81-64.
Texas Tech played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.245) and a turnover percentage of 16.3 (better than their season average of 19.0). For those same stats, Tennessee State was 0.255 and 24.4, respectively. LIU, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.175). Jahmi’us Ramsey had a good game for Texas Tech, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, LIU was led by Ty Flowers, who had 15 points and eight rebounds.
Texas Tech should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Since the 2018-19 season, the Red Raiders rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while LIU is 165th in effective field goal percentage (0.510). It will also be a showdown of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Sharks rank 45th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Red Raiders rank 262nd.
LIU at Texas Tech Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas Tech ranks 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while LIU ranks 281st (37.8).
- The Red Raiders rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while the Sharks rank 169th (13.1).
- Texas Tech averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. LIU ranks 206th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Sharks rank 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Red Raiders rank 261st (19.8).
- Texas Tech averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. LIU ranks 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
