Since ranking as high as second in the nation two years ago West Virginia has struggled to get back to contender status. Last year the Mountaineers failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five seasons. This year head coach Bob Huggins team has stormed back to rank 12th in the country. Specifically, Huggins has a defense that is among the best in the country. Texas Tech was a Final Four surprise for College Basketball bets In 2018-19. This year the Red Raiders have struggled to maintain board value. Tough defense remains their calling card as well.
West Virginia Mountaineers Vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, Texas |
| West Virginia Vs. Texas Tech TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| West Virginia vs. Texas Tech Betting on College Basketball Bet odds at SBG: | Click Here |
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Overview
Last Saturday epitomized Texas Tech’s season thus far. Kentucky scored a 76-74 overtime sportsbook road win and payout. The Red Raiders simply couldn’t quite finish against an elite program. As a result, Texas Tech is now 12-7 straight up, 8-11 vs. the odds and 9-9 on totals. TTU has national metrics of 138th for scoring offense and 37th for points allowed. Now Tech has paid in just three of their last 10 outings.
Late on the Mountaineers have bossed the cashier’s cage with seven payouts in their last eight games. West Virginia is 16-3 straight up, 12-7 against the spread and 6-13 under the total. WVU ranks 126th for scoring offense, but 12th for points allowed.
Key Mountaineers: F Oscar Tshiebwe (11.9 PTS, 9.4 REB, 60.1 FGPCT, 65.2 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), F Derek Culver (10.4 PTS, 9.3 REB, 2.1 AST, 45.9 FGPCT, 56.8 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), G Miles McBride (10.4 PTS, 2.4 REB, 1.9 AST, 44.1 FGPCT, 75.0 FTPCT, 41.9 3PPCT)
Key Red Raiders: G Jahmi’us Ramsey (14.9 PTS, 4.5 REB, 1.8 AST, 44.1 FGPCT, 65.0 FTPCT, 39.2 3PPCT), G Davide Moretti (13.1 PTS, 2.3 AST, 44.1 FGPCT, 90.9 FTPCT, 37.6 3PPCT), G Kyler Edwards (12.2 PTS, 4.6 REB, 2.9 AST, 40.4 FGPCT, 77.8 FTPCT, 29.9 3PPCT)
West Virginia and Texas Tech Against the Spread
The Mountaineers Are:
- 4-11 against the spread in their last 15 away games
- 2-6 under the total on the road
- 5-2 vs. the odds in their last seven games at Texas Tech
- 5-2 over the total on the road vs. the Red Raiders
The Red Raiders Are:
- 3-5 against the spread in their last eight home games
- 8-5 over the total at United Supermarkets Arena
- 3-10 vs. the line in their head to head series with West Virginia
- 2-5 under the total in their last seven games vs. the Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders College Basketball Bets Picks
Certainly, Texas Tech has become a respected program under Chris Beard. But the fact remains that West Virginia is surging for College Basketball Bets. As mentioned earlier the Red Raiders have not held consistent betting value this year. Beyond that, the Mounties have shown more offensive capability. Look for the more consistent West Virginia team to show here.
West Virginia vs. Texas Tech College Basketball Bet Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia vs. Texas Tech College Basketball Bets Score Prediction: West Virginia 79, Texas Tech 71