The Northern Colorado Bears (3-0) and their sensational offense travel to Texas Tech to play the Red Raiders (5-0) and their exceptional defense. Action gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Red Raiders defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 70-52, while the Bears beat the UIW Cardinals 90-64.
Northern Colorado played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.667. UIW was 16.7 and 0.447, respectively, for those same stats. Texas Tech, on the other hand, played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 33.6) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, Nebraska was 20.6 and 19.7, respectively. Texas Tech received a boost from Jarrett Culver, who had 26 points and six rebounds. Jordan Davis, meanwhile fueled Northern Colorado with 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this showdown between a pair of the country’s premier defenses. Dating back to last season, Texas Tech ranks fourth in defensive efficiency (92.4) and Northern Colorado is 48th (98.4). Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Bears rank 27th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Red Raiders rank 284th.
Northern Colorado Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Northern Colorado ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Texas Tech ranks 287th (18.8).
- The Red Raiders rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Bears rank 163rd (34.9).
- Texas Tech ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Northern Colorado ranks 114th (3.6).
- The Red Raiders rank 75th in steals per game (7.0) while the Bears rank 245th (5.3).
- Texas Tech ranks 112th in assists per game (14.4) while Northern Colorado ranks 250th (12.4).
