GAME:  #691 Baylor vs #692 Texas Tech
TIME:    1/16/2021 – 4:00p EST
SPREAD:   Baylor -4
TOTAL:      138

The #2 Baylor Bears (12-0, 5-0) visit the #15 Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-3, 3-2) at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Baylor’s last game was postponed on Wednesday which was supposed to be against West Virginia and its previous win was against TCU on Saturday by a score of 67-49. The Red Raiders played at Texas on Wednesday and won a close game in the final seconds by a score of 79-77. These teams met twice last season with Baylor winning both games 52-57 and 71-68 in OT. Texas Tech was much better last season. 

BAYLOR BEARS

The Baylor Bears are averaging 89 points per game on 50% field goal shooting adding 10.5 threes on 42% three-point shooting on the offensive end. Baylor is allowing 61 points per game on 40% field goal shooting and only allowing 30% three-point shooting while forcing 19 turnovers and adding 7 steals and 3 blocks per game on the defensive end.

TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS

The Texas Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 75 points per game on 44% field goal shooting 6 three-pointers on 33% three-point shooting on offense. Texas Tech is allowing only 59 points per game on 39% field-goal shooting while forcing 18 turnovers adding 5.7 steals and 2.8 blocks per game on the defensive end. 

TRENDS

BAYLOR

• Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 overall.
• Under is 5-1 in the Bears last 6 games as a favorite.
• The Bears are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
• The Bears are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite.

TEXAS TECH

• Over is 5-0 in the Red Raiders last 5 overall.
• Red Raiders are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• The Red Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

BAYLOR vs TEXAS TECH PREDICTION PICK

Baylor has been winning every game by double digits. The line is low because these teams historically play each other close, they are both ranked, and it is a rivalry game. This is possibly a look-ahead spot for Baylor with Kansas up next on Monday but the Red Raiders do not have the talent level to compete with the Bears offense. Baylor’s offensive efficiency and the 50% field goal shooting with 42.8% three-point shooting will make this a tough defensive game for Texas Tech. The Bookie is taking the Baylor Bears to cover the spread. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Baylor -4 / Over 138
Fade the Public:  Baylor / Under
Sharp Action:      Baylor / Over