The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks (16-5, 5-3 Big 12) will attempt to continue a 15-game home winning streak when they meet the No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-4, 5-3 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction
In the Red Raiders’ last outing, they blew out the TCU Horned Frogs, 84-65. The Red Raiders had a great turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.619 (above their season average of 0.525). With 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Jarrett Culver was the game’s leading scorer.
The Jayhawks lost to the Texas Longhorns in their last matchup, 73-63. One of Texas’ largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-23 (91.3 percent), while the Jayhawks were 13-16 (81.3 percent). With 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Ochai Agbaji was the game’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Jayhawks won the last game 74-72. Kansas made 11 of its 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Texas Tech, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 26.9).
The offense of Kansas will battle against the elite defense of Texas Tech. The Jayhawks currently rank 118th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Raiders are first in defensive efficiency. The Red Raiders should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Texas Tech vs. Kansas ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Tech ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Kansas ranks 244th (26.0).
The Red Raiders rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Jayhawks rank 198th (36.2).
Texas Tech ranks second in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Kansas ranks 155th (13.5).
The Red Raiders rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Jayhawks rank 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Kansas averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Texas Tech ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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The Red Raiders have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 14.0 points.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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