Texas Tech Basketball: TCU Horned Frogs Clash in Lubbock – Expert Picks & Predictions

Texas Tech Basketball Faces TCU in Key Big 12 Matchup

The TCU Horned Frogs (19-10, 9-7 Big 12) are set to visit the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-7, 12-4) on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off from United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. This Big 12 battle promises excitement, and we’re breaking down the action with expert picks and predictions.

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TCU has found its stride, winning its last three games and six of its last seven, including a solid 77-68 victory over Kansas State. Xavier Edmonds led the charge with a double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds), while Tanner Toolson contributed 14 points off the bench. The Horned Frogs covered as 3.5-point road favorites, and the Under (158.5) hit.

Texas Tech is equally hot, also winning its last three and six of its last seven. They pulled off a significant upset, defeating No. 4 Iowa State 82-73 as 9.5-point road underdogs, with the Over (144.5) cashing. Donovan Atwell paced the Red Raiders with 18 points.

Head-to-Head History

Last season, the teams split their two meetings, with TCU securing a 69-66 win at home in the last encounter. However, Texas Tech holds a commanding lead in the all-time series, 80-46.

Betting Odds & Expert Picks (Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook)

(Lines last updated at 12:35 a.m. ET)

Texas Tech 79, TCU 66: PASS. The Red Raiders’ moneyline (-500) doesn’t offer significant value given their already strong home record (14-1).
LEAN: Texas Tech -9.5 (-110): Despite TCU’s recent success, Texas Tech has been a tough team to bet against, especially after their impressive win against Iowa State and their climb into the Top 10. They’ve covered in 6 of their last 7 games, and have a strong record covering as double-digit favorites, particularly at home.
BET: UNDER 148.5 (-115): Recent scoring trends suggest a lower-scoring affair. TCU has been held to 71 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 and 6 of their last 9 games. Texas Tech has also struggled to consistently put up big numbers, scoring 78 or fewer in 5 of their last 8, while also limiting opponents to 73 or fewer in 7 of their last 8.

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