Published Feb 12, 6:27am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 12, 6:27am ET
Updated Feb 12, 6:43am ET
Texas Tech travels to Tucson to face the first-place Wildcats. Arizona recently dropped its first game of the year to Kansas, and this heavyweight matchup could lead to a two-game skid for the Wildcats.
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| Arizona | -3.5 (-110) |
| Texas Tech | +3.5 (-110) |
Texas Tech is 18-6, and currently the 16th-ranked team in the nation. The Red Raiders play a spread-like offense that prioritizes shooting and spacing around an interior hub.
This system is leading to historic seasons from the star duo in Lubbock. JT Toppin is a walking double-double, averaging 21.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Alongside him, Christian Anderson is averaging 19.3 points and a Big 12-leading 7.7 assists per contest.
Arizona is 23-1, and currently the #1 team in the nation. The Wildcats have gotten here by dominating the paint. They play a two-big system that has them as the best rebounding team in the country and one of the most efficient offenses.
Arizona is arguably the deepest team in the country. They have rookie standouts Koa Peat and Brayden Burries combining for 30 points and 10 rebounds a game. Ochrastrating the offense, they have a Bob Cousy Award finalist, Jaden Bradley. Finally, they have interior forces, Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka, anchoring the paint. After a frustrating loss at Allen Fieldhouse, this crew will look to bounce back at home vs the Red Raiders.
#16 Texas Tech vs #1 Arizona is going to be a high-octane game. Full of star power, we expect this to be a true 40-minute contest. When looking at the game from an analytical view, Texas Tech covers the spread only 50% of the time as a road underdog. Along with this, Arizona is 6-1 ATS against ranked opponents. We believe that the Wildcats are ranked #1 for a reason and will be fired up to win this matchup. This, along with the historical data, gives an edge to Arizona with the points. Our pick is Arizona ATS (-3.5).
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Arizona ATS (-3.5)
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