Texas Tech vs Kansas Betting Preview
College basketball handicapper JM Sports breaks down tonight’s Texas Tech vs Kansas showdown in the Big 12. At the time of posting, the Jayhawks have opened as a 7-point home favorite over the visiting Red Raiders, with the total sitting at 138 points.
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| Monday, January 24 | Big 12 Basketball Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Texas Tech Red Raiders +7 vs Kansas Jayhawks |
| Total: | 138 Points |
| Game Time: | 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT |
| Arena: | Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS |
| TV: | ESPN |
Texas Tech vs Kansas Analysis
The battle for the Big 12 continues Monday as Texas Tech travels to Kansas to take on the Jayhawks. Kansas comes in with a 16-2 record, including a 5-1 record against conference opponents, with the only loss coming to Texas Tech. Texas Tech finds themselves in 3rd place in the conference but another win against Kansas could catapult them to the top of the conference.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech has won five of their last six games, including the eight point win against Kansas. Texas Tech comes in with the 4th best defense in the county, on top of an offense that has posted 80.8 PPG (#16 in the country), on 49.68% shooting (#8 in D1). The defense has held opponents to 12.1 less PPG then the opposition averages, helping them take the win in two out of their three games against top-10 offenses. Texas Tech has also taken the win in six out of nine games against top-50 defenses.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas has had an impressive season again thus far, losing just two games on the year and continuing an undefeated season on their home court. When playing at home they have put up 83 PPG, while holding the opponents to just 62 PPG. Although, it isn’t just home games that Kansas has dominated, they are #3 in offensive efficiency and #13 in effective FG%, on top of the fact that they are #13 in PPG allowed, holding teams under 60 PPG on the season. Kansas holds the edge in the head-to-head record, dating back to 1997 Kansas has lost just one game at home against Texas Tech! Under HC Self, Kansas is 19-0 at home when playing their 2nd game in just three days and they are an impressive 41-6 revenging a road loss!
Texas Tech vs Kansas Prediction
Both teams have been on a difficult run, Kansas has played the 16th hardest schedule in the country, and playing seven straight games against top-30 defenses. This game should have an exciting 2nd half, Texas Tech is the #12 team in 2nd half scoring, while Kansas is the #5 team in 2nd half scoring allowed. We saw an exciting game in the last match-up between these two teams, Kansas looks for revenge, while Texas Tech looks to prove that they are one of the top teams in the conference, and top teams in the country!
PREDICTION: Texas Tech (+7)
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