Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Horned Frogs and Red Raiders. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored to win by -5.5 (via Bookmaker sportsbook) at home vs. TCU .

Can the Horned Frogs Grab a Win on the Road?

TCU enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-3 this season when listed as the underdog. They are coming off a three-point win over Kansas State, and they have won two straight games. On the road this season, the Horned Frogs have gone 7-3, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 7-3.

So far this season, TCU has gone 18-7, and they have gone 7-5 in Big 12 play. They have gone 11-2 in non-conference games, and their average scoring margin on the road is +5.2 points per game. On the season, they are averaging 75.0 points per game, and they are giving up 68.1 points per game.

Against the spread, TCU has an overall record of 15-10 this season. On the road, the Horned Frogs have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. As the underdog, TCU has a record of 4-2 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Horned Frogs have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for TCU games is 13-12. On average, their games have finished with 152.4 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 149. Today’s line of 147.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points.

In contrast to their season average of 81.5 points per game, the TCU had a below average performance. They scored 75 points against Kansas State and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. The top scorer for the Horned Frogs was Micah Peavy with 26 points, while Emanuel Miller also chipped in with 10 points.

So far, the Horned Frogs’ defense is ranked 143rd in the country at 70.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kansas State, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 72 points vs. TCU.

Will the Red Raiders Come Through as Home Favorites?

After a loss to Iowa State, Texas Tech comes into this game with an 18-7 record. They have been dominant at home this season, going 13-1 with an average scoring margin of +15.6 points per game. The Red Raiders have been favored in 16 of their games, going 15-1 in those matchups.

On the other hand, TCU has struggled on the road, going just 5-6 this season. Texas Tech is favored by 5.5 points in this game, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.

When looking at Texas Tech’s ATS record this season, they are currently 11-13-1. At home, their ATS mark is 7-7 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for Texas Tech games is 16-9. On average, their games have finished with 144.6 points compared to an average over/under line of 138.8, resulting in an average margin of 5.7 points. Today’s over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points.

In their most recent game, the Red Raiders’ offense tallied 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Red Raiders was Joe Toussaint with 16 points, while Robert Jennings also chipped in with 13 points.

At present, the Red Raiders’ defense is nationally ranked 83rd, allowing 68.2 points per game. In their previous game vs. Iowa State, the Cyclones finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 82 points vs. Texas Tech.

Currently, the Red Raiders’ defense holds the 83rd rank in the nation, allowing 68.2 points per game. The Texas Tech defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Iowa State to connect on 6 threes.

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Horned Frogs vs. Red Raiders Pick

We’re calling a win for the Red Raiders, with a final score of 75-68, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Red Raiders at -5.5.

Pick: Take the Red Raiders at -5.5

The Total

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 147.5 and our model has the Horned Frogs and Red Raiders finishing with a combined 143 points. Our pick is to take the under.

Pick: Go Under 147.5 points (-110)