- The Texas Longhorns visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Tuesday night in Lubbock
- TTU already handed Texas a loss in Austin on Jan. 6
- See the Texas vs Texas Tech odds, predictions, and player props for today’s game at United Supermarkets Arena
Looking to build on an excellent 14-1 record at home, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-8, 8-6 Big 12, 14-1 home, 11-15-1 ATS) host the Texas Longhorns (17-10, 8-6 Big 12, 3-5 away, 9-18 ATS) on Tuesday night at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 pm CT/9:00 pm ET with ESPN carrying the broadcast. The Red Raiders are 3.5-point home favorites in tonight’s Texas vs Texas Tech odds.
Texas vs Texas Tech Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Longhorns | +3.5 (-110) | +140 | Over 144.5 (-110) |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | -3.5 (-110) | -165 | Under 144.5 (-110) |
Tuesday’s college basketball odds list TTU as -165 home chalk on the moneyline with the Longhorns a +140 underdog to snap their two-game road losing streak.
Odds as of Feb. 27 at Caesars. See the latest on Caesars Sportsbook in NC which is scheduled to launch on March 11.
TTU Has Lost Six of Seven ATS
During their gruelling Big 12 schedule, the Red Raiders have done an admirable 8-6 straight-up, but their record against the number leaves a lot to be desired, especially of late. Just 11-15-1 ATS for the season, TTU has failed to cover six of its last seven games (while going 3-4 straight-up in that span).
Most recently, their offense was completely shutdown at UFC (75-61) on Saturday as two-point road underdogs. TTU entered that game ranked #23 in the AP Poll but fell out of the rankings after the loss.
Texas Tech wasn’t at full strength against the Knights. Chance McMillian (10.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 38.8 3P%) missed the game with a hip injury. Head coach Grant McCasland indicated that McMillian – and Warren Washington (9.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG) – would both be game-time decisions against the Longhorns.
Washington, the team’s main post presence, played just 13 minutes against UCF with zero points, two rebounds, and three fouls in his first game back from a foot injury.
Texas Continues to Struggle Away from Home
An ugly 86-67 loss at Kansas last time out dropped the Longhorns to just 3-5 straight-up in true road games. They were also uncompetitive at Houston in their previous road matchup, falling 82-61 to the current #1 team in the nation.
That said, Texas has managed three quality road victories on the season: 74-73 at Cincinnati as five-point underdogs, 75-60 at Oklahoma as 4.5-point underdogs, and 77-66 at TCU as 4.5-point underdogs.
Forward Dylan Disu (16.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 54.7 3P%) and Oral Roberts transfer guard Max Abmas (16.5 PPG, 4.3 APG) spearhead a Longhorn offense that sits 28th in the nation in efficiency thanks largely to a 36.8% clip from beyond the arc (38th). =
Texas vs TTU Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Disu (TEX) | 16.5 (Ov -110 | Un -130) | 6.5 (Ov +105 | Un -145) | OFF | 1.5(Ov +135 | Un -170) |
| Joe Toussaint (TTU) | 10.5 (Ov -130 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -105 | Un -135) | 4.5 (Ov +115 | Un -155) | 0.5 (Ov -240 | Un +180) |
| Max Abmas (TEX) | 15.5 (Ov -115 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un -100) | 3.5 (Ov -135 | Un -105) | 2.5 (Ov -170 | Un +130) |
| Pop Isaacs (TTU) | 16.5 (Ov -110 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov +130 | Un -170) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un -100) | 1.5 (Ov -160 | Un +125) |
| Tyrese Hunter (TEX) | 10.5 (Ov -105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov -175 | Un +135) | 3.5 (Ov -125 | Un -115) | 1.5 (Ov +130 | Un -165) |
College basketball player props from DraftKings on Feb. 27.
With injury questions surrounding two key players for TTU, only two Red Raiders are on the board in the Texas vs Texas Tech player props: leading scorer Pop Isaacs (15.9 PPG) and point guard Joe Toussaint (12.2 PPG, 4.2 APG).
Isaacs and the Longhorns’ Disu have the highest point totals on the board at 16.5.
Texas vs Texas Tech Prediction
Texas Tech’s 14 home wins include victories over BYU, Kansas, and TCU, all top-30 teams at KenPom. If Washington is unable to play, the Red Raiders are going to be extremely thin in the front court. (Senior forward Devan Cambridge suffered a season-ending knee injury in December.) But they already ran over Texas (78-67 away) in January while losing the battle on the glass (38 rebounds to 27).
I expect a similar outcome tonight in Lubbock.
TEX vs TTU pick: Texas Tech moneyline (-165) – two units
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NCAAM betting record:
- ATS: 16-14 (+0.52 units)
- Moneyline: 2-6 (-4.48 units)
- Over/Under: 0-1 (-1.00 units)
- Player props: 2-2 (+0.78 units)
All wagers one unit unless expressly stated otherwise.
The highly anticipated matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders is set to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and are looking to continue their momentum in this crucial Big 12 showdown.
When analyzing the odds for this game, it is important to consider the recent performances of both teams. The Longhorns have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games. Led by standout guard Andrew Jones, who is averaging 15.5 points per game, Texas has shown that they have the offensive firepower to compete with any team in the country.
On the other hand, the Red Raiders have also been playing well, winning three of their last four games. Their defense has been their calling card, as they rank second in the nation in points allowed per game. With a balanced scoring attack led by guard Mac McClung, who is averaging 16.3 points per game, Texas Tech will look to slow down the high-powered Longhorns offense.
In terms of predictions for this game, it is shaping up to be a close and competitive matchup. Both teams are evenly matched and have the talent to pull off a win. However, with the game being played at Texas Tech’s home court, the Red Raiders may have a slight edge in this contest.
When it comes to player props, keep an eye on Andrew Jones for Texas. He has been on fire recently and could have a big game against the tough Texas Tech defense. On the other side, Mac McClung will be a key player to watch for the Red Raiders. If he can get going offensively, Texas Tech will be in good shape.
Overall, this game has all the makings of a classic Big 12 battle. With both teams playing well and looking to make a statement, fans can expect an exciting and intense matchup on Tuesday night. Be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.
