GAME: #863 Texas Tech vs #864 Baylor
TIME: 3/2/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Baylor -7.5
TOTAL: 130
SPORTSBOOK: BetOnline.ag
The #22 Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-11, 9-7) have a BIG 12 battle against the #2 Baylor Bears (25-3, 14-2) at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas on Monday at 9 p.m. EST. In their last game, Baylor lost on the road to TCU by a score of 72-75 while Texas Tech lost at home to Texas by a score of 58-68. These teams last met on Jan. 7th with Baylor winning 52-57 to cover the -3.5 spread. Baylor is looking for its 4th straight win over Texas Tech at the Ferrell Center.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 72 points per game on 45% field goal shooting with 7.2 three-pointers per game however on the road there are only averaging 65 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting with only 6 three-pointers per game. Texas Tech is turning the ball over 13.7 times per game this season. The Red Raiders are allowing 63 points per game on 40% field goal shooting while forcing 16.4 turnovers and adding 6.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game on the defensive end. The Red Raiders are led by Jahmi’us Ramsey, who is averaging 13.8 points.
BAYLOR BEARS
The Baylor Bears are averaging 71 points per game on 43% field-goal shooting while adding 7.7 three-pointers and 11.1 offensive rebounds per game.. Baylor is turning the ball over only 11.8 times per game this season. The Bears are allowing only 59 points per game on 39% field-goal shooting while forcing 15 turnovers and adding 5.6 steals and 4.9 blocks per game on the defensive end. Jared Butler has put up 15.8 points to lead the charge for the Bears while Freddie Gillespie is adding 9.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.
TEXAS TECH vs BAYLOR PREDICTION
Texas Tech has now lost two straight games while Baylor has lost 2 out of their last 3 games. Texas Tech is 0-7 when scoring fewer than 61 points and 18-4 when scoring at least 61. Texas Tech’s offensive struggles will continue against this stout Baylor defense that is ranked 5th in the NCAA. Baylor should be able to get back on track on their home court to finish their Big 12 season strong in their last home game. Look for Baylor to cover the spread as they look to get their offense back on track.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
TEXAS TECH
- Over is 6-1 in Red Raiders last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Red Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
BAYLOR
- Over is 5-0 in Bears last 5 games following a straight up loss.
- Bears are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Baylor -7.5 / Over 130
Fade the Public: Texas Tech +7.5 / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
#22 Texas Tech vs #2 Baylor Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball