As we head into the stretch run of the regular season, Texas Longhorn interim head coach Rodney Terry continues to make his case. So far, Terry is 12-3 and has the Horns in the thick of the Big 12 conference race. Many college basketball observers have rated the Big 12 as the best league with the College Basketball lines. And the fact that Terry has done so well under trying circumstances gives him a solid shot at the permanent tag. Terry’s deep ties to the state of Texas and the university are additional assets on his resume.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, February 13, 2023, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas | -4 (-110) | 146 (-110) | -175 |  |
| Texas Tech | +4 (-110) | 146 (-110) | +155 | |
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Texas at Texas Tech SBG Odds Overview
There is no rest for the weary with a Big 12 lineup lacing weak teams and sure wins. Texas Tech proved that last week with an offshore betting upset of the Kansas State Wildcats. Sharps will consider that game, knowing that Texas will be overpriced. But the Wise Guys will also ask if the Red Raiders can keep pace. Certainly, the causal sector will storm the betting window for action on the red hot Longhorns.
Texas Longhorns Team Overview
The Texas Longhorns are 20-5 straight up, 11-14 against the spread, and 14-9 over/under the total. To summarize, Texas has metrics of 25th for scoring offense, 30th for field goal percentage, 204th for 3-point field goal percentage, 29th for free throw percentage, and 150th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, Texas is 135th for scoring defense, 99th for field goal percentage permitted, 124th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 135th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Texas covered three of its previous four games. Four of its previous six games went over the total. Marcus Carr leads Texas with 16.9 points per game. As a result, Texas leads the Big 12 Conference race by one game over the Kansas Jayhawks and Baylor Bears. Texas gave a game back in an 88-80 loss at Kansas last week.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Overview
Overall, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 13-12 straight up, 10-14-1 against the spread, and 15-9 over/under the total. Texas Tech has metrics of 137th for scoring offense, 92nd for field goal percentage, 223rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 205th for free throw percentage, and 189th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, Texas Tech is 143rd for scoring defense, 90th for field goal percentage permitted, 106th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 115th for defensive rebounding.
Texas Tech has covered four of its previous five games. Additionally, Four of those games went over the total. Kevin Obanor leads the Red Raiders with 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest. Texas Tech is fighting to stay out of the basement in the Big 12 Conference. However, the Red Raiders are coming off a big 71-63 win over the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday.
Texas at Texas Tech SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Red Raiders are coming off a big win with the College basketball lines over Kansas State. That creates a big letdown spot for this matchup against Texas.
Texas at Texas Tech SBG Best Bet: Texas Longhorns.