It will be a matchup between two exceptional defenses when the Kansas State Wildcats (14-4, 4-2 Big 12) clash against the eighth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-3, 4-2 Big 12) at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats were victorious over the TCU Horned Frogs, 65-55, while the Red Raiders fell to the Baylor Bears, 73-62.
Kansas State dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.7) and a free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.200). For those same stats, TCU had marks of 25.5 and 0.191, respectively. Texas Tech, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). Xavier Sneed put together a good performance for Kansas State with 18 points. Meanwhile, Texas Tech was lifted by Jarrett Culver, who recorded 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Davide Moretti led the Red Raiders to a 63-57 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Tech’s largest strengths. They made 31 trips to the line, while Kansas State went 24 times.
Kansas State might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas Tech currently ranks first in defensive efficiency, while the Wildcats rank 290th in offensive efficiency.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas State Wildcats Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.2) while Kansas State ranks 173rd (2.2).
- The Wildcats rank 240th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while the Red Raiders rank 279th (17.4).
- Kansas State is 38th in the country with 31.7 rebounds allowed per game while Texas Tech is 47th with 32.1 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Wildcats average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the country. The Red Raiders rank 121st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Texas Tech is third in the NCAA with 9.3 assists allowed per game while Kansas State is 48th with 11.3 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
