The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-12, 2-7 Big 12) travel to United Supermarkets Arena to clash against the 16th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-5, 5-4 Big 12). The Mountaineers can end a six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Red Raiders lost to the 11th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 79-63, while the Mountaineers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 79-71.
The Mountaineers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0, had a fantastic mark of 43.9, while the Sooners had a turnover percentage of 19.3 (above their season average of 15.9). Texas Tech, meanwhile, held Kansas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 28.7). Texas Tech’s Tariq Owens had a solid performance, contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Culver, meanwhile was a key piece for West Virginia with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jarrett Culver led the Red Raiders to a 62-59 win. He put up 18 points and six rebounds. The Red Raiders’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Mountaineers. Texas Tech had a rate of 16.5, while West Virginia posted a mark of 27.8.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas Tech figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The Red Raiders defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.422), while the West Virginia offense is ranked 290th in effective field goal percentage (0.485). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Mountaineers. They rank 321st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the Red Raiders force the 13th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.7 percent).
West Virginia vs. Texas Tech Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- West Virginia ranks 20th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Texas Tech ranks 208th (34.4).
- The Red Raiders rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Mountaineers rank 119th (12.9).
- Texas Tech ranks 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while West Virginia ranks 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Mountaineers rank 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Red Raiders rank 266th (18.4).
- Texas Tech ranks 69th in steals per game (7.2) while West Virginia ranks 211th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Raiders have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 12.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
