Krest's prediction: Expect JT Toppin to score big against Arizona.
The Arizona Wildcats saw their 23-game winning streak snapped by Kansas last time out. Now they’ll try to avoid back-to-back losses against a Texas Tech Red Raiders squad that’s every bit as formidable as the Jayhawks.
Both teams are stacked with star power and offensive firepower, but this matchup could ultimately hinge on who controls the game., including a 31-point night against the suffocating Houston defense.That translates to more scoring opportunities for Toppin. Arizona has also struggled on the defensive boards recently, and more than half of Toppin's makes come at the rim. One of the four Big 12 games in which Toppin didn't hit 20 points was the Kansas loss, which sophomore point guard Christian Anderson missed. Toppin managed just 10 points and didn't go to the free-throw line. When Toppin is at his best, it's because Anderson, who has 37 assists in the last four games, has gotten him the ball. If Toppin is scoring and Anderson is distributing, Texas Tech is tough to beat. Even against No. 1 Arizona, a double-digit margin of victory is a tough ask against the Red Raiders.Toppin should have his way inside against Arizona's Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka. Kansas big man Flory Bidunga scored 23 on 8-of-11 shooting against them in the last game. With the Wildcats bigs struggling in that matchup, look for Arizona to turn to Peat and Burries to try to score outside the paint and on drives. Burries hit four treys against Kansas and is 11 for his last 22 from three, while Peat and his ability to get to the charity stripe should help him clear his scoring total. : Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book,Virginia vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GamePurdue vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameVillanova vs Creighton Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday's College Basketball GameLSU vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameCollege Basketball Picks: Our Expert CBB Moneyline Parlay for February 14Copyright © 1995 - 2026 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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