The Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) will be in the Hall of Fame Classic at Sprint Center when they meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0). Action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Red Raiders beat the USC Trojans 78-63, while the Cornhuskers had no trouble getting past the Missouri State Bears 85-62.
Nebraska dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 13.4) and a free throw rate of 0.164 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Missouri State was 22.2 and 0.119, respectively. The Red Raiders, on the other hand, made 22 of their 30 free throws (73.3 percent), while the Trojans had a turnover percentage of 22.9 (above their season average of 14.5). Texas Tech was lifted by Matt Mooney, who contributed 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaac Copeland Jr. had a solid performance for Nebraska, recording 23 points and seven rebounds.
This matchup figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses face off. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Texas Tech ranks fifth in defensive efficiency (92.7) and Nebraska is 25th (96.9). Also, the Cornhuskers have committed the 29th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while the gambling defense of the Red Raiders has caused the 18th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.5 percent).
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas Tech ranks 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Nebraska ranks 280th (37.9).
- The Cornhuskers rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Red Raiders rank 106th (20.9).
- Texas Tech allows the 11th-fewest assists per game (10.0) while Nebraska ranks 52nd (11.7).
- The Cornhuskers average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. The Red Raiders rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Nebraska ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Texas Tech ranks 123rd (6.0).
