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NCAAB: #20 BYU vs #25 Texas Tech Odds, and Picks (Jan 20)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- BYU dominated #24 Iowa State on Tuesday, defeating them by a score of 87-72.
- Texas Tech had their 9-game winning streak snapped in a 77-54 loss to Houston.
- These two teams last met on December 22, 1995, in a game Texas Tech won 81-71.
The college basketball season is in full swing! Let’s preview the upcoming BYU vs Texas Tech game. The Red Raiders will be fighting to bounce back from a big loss to Houston, while BYU aims to keep winning.
How to Watch
- Where: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX
- When: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 6 p.m ET
- Channel: ESPN2
Preview
BYU picked up a great win over Iowa State, winning 87-72. It was an important offensive breakout for the Cougars. They averaged just 65 ppg in the previous 3 games, after scoring over 92 ppg in the 4 matchups prior to that. They’ll aim to keep up that offensive momentum as they continue through their first season of Big-12 play. Senior G Spencer Johnson broke out for 28 points in their victory over Iowa State on Tuesday.
Texas Tech lost badly to Houston on Wednesday, ending their winning streak. The Red Raiders have not played any other games against currently ranked teams this season, but will take on ranked opponents in each of their next three games. This will be a key stretch for Texas Tech to prove if they deserve not only their #25 ranking, but also an NCAA Tournament bid. They’ll start by aiming to bounce back against BYU.
Prediction
This is another game that is tough to predict because of the home-court advantage. BYU is the more battle-tested and balanced team, and should have an advantage over Texas Tech. That being said, it won’t be a massive advantage, which will make it much more difficult to win on the road than it may have been at home. I see this game coming down to the very last seconds, with the Red Raiders getting the victory.
NCAAB Picks:
- Texas Tech 70, BYU 68 ()
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