Expect a low-scoring game when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (13-7, 4-3 Big 12) clash with the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (17-3, 6-1 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 65-50, while the Red Raiders beat the 12th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers 89-81.
Texas Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.500) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 29.3). West Virginia recorded marks of 0.421 and 34.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kansas’ effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.552), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.297 (below their season average of 0.470). Christian Braun played well for Kansas with 16 points and nine rebounds. Texas Tech received a boost from Terrence Shannon Jr., who had 23 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Red Raiders won 91-62. The Red Raiders’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Jayhawks. Texas Tech had a rate of 33.3, while Kansas posted a mark of 19.2. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Kansas ranks 21st in offensive efficiency and Texas Tech ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Red Raiders are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280). The Jayhawks, however, rank 12th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.154).
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Kansas ranks 246th (25.4).
- The Red Raiders average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. The Jayhawks rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Kansas ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.9) while Texas Tech ranks 77th (3.8).
- The Jayhawks rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Red Raiders rank 165th (35.3).
- Texas Tech ranks 20th in assists per game (16.3) while Kansas ranks 92nd in assists allowed per game (11.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Red Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 10.1 for the season.
