Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/08/2025

Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Saturday, February 8, 2025

Venue:  McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Texas Tech +2.5, Arizona -2.5; Over/Under:  150.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Texas Tech +2.5, Arizona -2.5; Over/Under:  150.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Texas Tech +2.5, Arizona -2.5; Over/Under:  150.5 points

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  18-4 (9-2) (3rd place, Big 12)

Arizona Wildcats:  16-6 (10-1) (2nd place, Big 12)

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Texas Tech Red Raiders:  5-0  last 5

Arizona Wildcats:  5-0  last 5

Texas Tech is entering this game with an 18-4 record overall, a 9-2 record in conference games, and they are 5-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Baylor Bears in their last game. Chance McMillian led the team in points per game in that game with 19 while Darrion Williams was next on the team with 17. Elijah Hawkins led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Darrion Williams and JT Toppin each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 39.7% from the field, 37.9% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65.1 PPG against them. Texas Tech has an ATS record of 13-9 this season and their O/U record is 12-9-1.

Arizona is entering this game with a 16-6 record overall, a 10-1 conference record, and they are 10-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the BYU Cougars in their last game. Caleb Love led the team in points in that game with 18 while Jaden Bradley and Henri Veesaar each were next on the team with 17. KJ Lewis led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Tobe Awaka led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.2% from the field, 38.1% from 3-point range, and 88.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.5 PPG against them. Arizona has an ATS record of 13-9 this season and their O/U record is 13-9.

The current betting odds have Arizona listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arizona has looked really good in their games this season with their 16-6 record overall and their 10-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 10-1 home record. Meanwhile, Texas Tech has looked really good in their games this season with their 18-4 record overall and their 9-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They have been a great road team so far with their 5-0 road record and they have some impressive wins lately. They have a ton of momentum on their side with 7 wins in a row now and they just handed Houston their first conference loss of the season the other night, but they beat Houston on the road by 1 point in a really tight game and this one isn't going to be any easier for them. Arizona struggled at the start of the season with most of their losses coming against non-conference opponents, but they have been lights out in conference play. They are coming off an impressive road win over BYU in their last one and they also have some momentum on their side with 5 wins in a row now. Texas Tech played the game of their lives to beat Houston on the road, but they aren't going to be able to recreate that here. Arizona isn't going to overlook Texas Tech in this game after that big win so Texas Tech is going to get Arizona's best effort here. Texas Tech does have the better defense here, but they have given up a ton of points this year in their games against the stronger teams in the Big 12 and Arizona is the better offensive team here. Between that and the home advantage for Arizona, it should be enough for them to edge out Texas Tech in this one as Arizona will also be looking to make a statement so they can climb the rankings. The best way to place a bet here is on Arizona to cover the spread in this game. 

Texas Tech Arizona Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, February 8, 2025 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Arizona 85 Texas Tech 80.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders: 7-2 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 23-14 1H ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 16-8 1H ATS off a win against a conference rival. 13-5 OVER as a road underdog or pick. 23-13 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%).

Arizona Wildcats: 16-22 ATS vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more. 19-26 1H ATS versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 42% or less. 11-5 OVER off a road win against a conference rival. 18-7 1H OVER after playing a road game. 

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  J. Toppin (F) Questionable - Ankle. J. Henderson (G) Out - Lower Body.

Arizona Wildcats:  T. Townsend (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Krivas (C) Out - Lower Leg.

"Yeah, you know, I mean, I look at those plays, there's like, a rebound play in front of the basket on our side, and like, he's such a dynamic player that it's obvious when he doesn't have the same lift or he doesn't have the same aggressiveness to the ball. And one I thought Federiko was playing great, so I went down there and talked to him. They're like, coach, we're winning. Let's roll with it.” - Grant McCasland on JT Toppin after his team’s win against Baylor in their last game. 

"I trust my guys and I don't ever want to be the first guy to call a timeout. I don't know, it's kind of the old Phil Jackson thing right? You will if you have to. You've got to swallow your pride sometimes, but I trust these guys to figure it out. What's more powerful than a timeout is a response." - Tommy Lloyd after his team’s win against BYU in their last game. 

E. Hawkins 

C. McMillian 

J. Toppin 

K. Walton 

D. Williams

T. Awaka 

J. Bradley 

A. Dell'Orso 

C. Love 

T. Townsend

PPG: C. McMillian (15.5)

APG: E. Hawkins (6.1)

Reb/G: J. Toppin (8.4)

PPG: C. Love (16.3)

APG: J. Bradley (3.7)

Reb/G: T. Awaka (7.9)

Coaches:

Texas Tech Red Raiders: Grant McCasland (2nd season)

Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd (4th season)