Texas Tech vs Baylor predictions and college basketball picks. The Red Raiders will earn the W.
Baylor has looked overmatched in conference play, and things won't get easier against JT Toppin and Texas Tech. Grab the Red Raiders against the small spread.The Texas Tech Red Raiders travel to Waco and hope to remain in the hunt for the Big 12 title with a win over the Baylor Bears.
All eyes will be on Red Raiders forward JT Toppin, who is averaging better than 21 points and 11 boards on the season. might regret playing such a weak non-conference schedule, because it’s clear they weren’t prepared for what Big 12 play would bring. The Bears are just 2-5 against Q1 opponents, and sit at 1-4 in conference play. Their win against Oklahoma State was an impressive road victory, but it came behind a 59-point first-half performance. That stands out, since they’ve scored less than 65 points in their other four conference games.have lost just four games this season, all against Q-1 opponents, with the only conference blemish being a four-point loss at Houston. Since the start of conference play, they have led the Big 12 in both defensive rebounding rate and 3-point shooting percentage. They’ve also posted the second-best eFG% metric at both ends of the court. Baylor’s posted a high offensive rebound rate on the season, but that number has dipped significantly against conference foes due to its lack of size in the frontcourt. And the Bears rank dead last in the conference in defensive rebound rate, offensive eFG%, turnover rate, and shooting percentage inside the arc in their last five games.Baylor is 1-4 ATS in Big 12 play, and that trend will continue as it won’t cover against this strong Texas Tech team.attacking the glass. But the guard has averaged just 3.6 boards per game in conference play, and has grabbed more than four just once in that span. Baylor has allowed a fair amount of made 3-point shots, and Anderson is a volume shooter from deep. He’s attempted 21 in his past two games, connecting on 10, and has hit at least three in seven of his last 10 games.Don’t think we forgot about Toppin. He’s a rebounding machine who has at least five offensive boards in five of his last six games, and is averaging 12.8 rebounds a game in conference play. Baylor lacks the size or strength to compete with him on the glass. He’s also got the ability to stretch the floor, and he’s been doing so more often in recent games, connecting on 3 of 4 attempts from outside the arc in each of his last two games, and should knock down at least one in this contest as well. Texas Tech has covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games . Find more: 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. Jason has been hooked on football since watching Real Madrid and Manchester United in the 2003 Champions League, and has been betting on the sport for nearly 15 years. He has given soccer gambling and fantasy advice for nearly a decade, writing for sites including Rotowire, SB Nation, and The TwinSpires Edge.Indiana vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameLakers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA GameWild vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameSpurs vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA GameIndiana vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameUTSA vs Memphis Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameIf 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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