The 16th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-4, 5-3 Big 12), the country’s top shooting defense, will clash against the 11th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (16-5, 5-3 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Jayhawks were beaten by the Texas Longhorns, 73-63, while the Red Raiders had no trouble getting past the TCU Horned Frogs, 84-65.
Texas Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.619 (above their season average of 0.525). For those same stats, TCU was 18.7 and 0.522, respectively. Kansas, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.490 vs. 0.520). Ochai Agbaji was a key piece for Kansas with 24 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Texas Tech was lifted by Jarrett Culver, who finished with 18 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Jayhawks won 74-72. Kansas made 11 of its 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Texas Tech, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 26.9). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Kansas might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas Tech currently ranks first in defensive efficiency, while the Jayhawks rank 118th in offensive efficiency.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Kansas ranks 244th (26.0).
- The Red Raiders rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Jayhawks rank 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Kansas averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Texas Tech ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Red Raiders rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Jayhawks rank 198th (36.2).
- Texas Tech ranks second in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Kansas ranks 155th (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
- The Jayhawks have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Kansas has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
