Kansas vs. Texas Tech prediction, odds: 2022 college basketball picks, Jan. 8 best bets from proven model
Top 25 teams collide on Saturday afternoon when the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders meet in a key Big 12 contest at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. The matchup between the Jayhawks (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) and Red Raiders (10-3, 0-1) is one of just two games on Saturday pitting Top 25 teams against each other. Kansas is looking to stretch its winning streak to nine games. Meanwhile Texas Tech wants to bounce back after a 51-47 loss at No. 11 Iowa State on Wednesday.
Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. The Jayhawks are favored by five points in the latest Kansas vs. Texas Tech odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 140. Before making any Texas Tech vs. Kansas picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. Texas Tech, and just locked in its picks nd predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Texas Tech vs. Kansas:
- Kansas vs. Texas Tech spread: Jayhawks -4.5
- Kansas vs. Texas Tech over-under: 139 points
- Kansas vs. Texas Tech money line: Jayhawks -200, Red Raiders +170
- KU: The Jayhawks rank fourth in the nation in offensive efficiency (119.6 point per 100 possessions)
- TT: The Red Raiders rank fifth in the country in rebound margin (11.4 rebounds per game)
Why the Jayhawks can cover
Kansas big man David McCormack showed signs on Tuesday that he is coming around. After struggling for much of this season, the 6-foot-10 senior from Norfolk, Va., had a season-high 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds at Oklahoma State. A preseason all-Big 12 selection prior to this season, McCormack can help take the Jayhawks to another level if he can live up to his preseason accolades.
In addition, Kansas has dominated the recent series against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks have won the last four games against the Red Raiders and 22 of the last 24.
Why the Red Raiders can cover
Texas Tech is more battle-tested than Kansas. The Red Raiders already have played two ranked teams this season, No. 5 Gonzaga and No. 11 Iowa State. They also knocked off Tennessee, now ranked No. 18, in overtime. Meanwhile Kansas has yet to face a ranked team this season.
In addition, Texas Tech dominates the boards. The Red Raiders outrebound opponents by 11.4 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the Big 12 and fifth in the country. They also lead the Big 12 in field-goal percentage defense (37.1).
How to make Kansas vs. Texas Tech picks
We can tell you that the model is leaning over on the point total, predicting 144 total points, and it also has generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in almost 70 percent of simulations. You can only get the model's Texas Tech vs. Kansas pick at SportsLine.
