Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/18/2025

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 17, 2025
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Venue:  Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX 
Where to Watch:  ESPN+


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  TTU -7.5, TCU +7.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  TTU -7.5, TCU +7.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  TTU -7.5, TCU +7.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

Season Record

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  20-5 (11-3) (2nd place, Big 12)
TCU Horned Frogs:  14-11 (7-7) (8th place, Big 12)

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Texas Tech Red Raiders:  4-1  last 5
TCU Horned Frogs:  4-1  last 5


Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs Preview and Analysis


Texas Tech is entering this game with a 20-5 record overall, an 11-3 record in conference games, and they are 6-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game. JT Toppin led the team in points per game in that game with 32 while Christian Anderson was next on the team with 16. Elijah Hawkins led the team in assists with 6 in that game while JT Toppin led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 48.4% from the field, 43.2% from 3-point range, and 89.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67 PPG against them. Texas Tech has an ATS record of 14-11 this season and their O/U record is 14-10-1.


TCU is entering this game with a 14-11 record overall, a 7-7 conference record, and they are 12-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last game. Jace Posey led the team in points in that game with 20 while Noah Reynolds was next on the team with 19. Vasean Allette led the team in assists with 3 in that game while Vasean Allette led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 44.2% from the field, 25% from 3-point range, and 74.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 68.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68 PPG against them. TCU has an ATS record of 9-16 this season and their O/U record is 8-17.



Texas Tech vs TCU Prediction

The current betting odds have Texas Tech listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Texas Tech has looked really good in their games this season with their 20-5 record overall and their 11-3 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They have also been a great road team this year with their 6-1 road record. Meanwhile, TCU has looked good in their games this season with their 14-11 record overall and their 7-7 conference record which has them right in the middle of the Big 12, but they definitely aren't an elite team in the conference. They have looked great on their home court this year with their 12-2 home record though. They have looked good lately as they are 4-1 in their last 5 games and coming off a tight win over Arizona State in their last one, but they also struggled to win that game against a bottom feeder in the conference. Texas Tech is also 4-1 in their last 5 games and they have been really hot this season with some impressive wins. They have the only conference win over Houston this year, that win coming on the road, and they are coming off a huge road win over Oklahoma State by almost 40 points. Texas Tech has been playing like one of the best teams in the conference all season and they are going to continue rolling against a mediocre TCU team, even being on the road. The best way to place a bet here is on Texas Tech to cover the spread in this game. 

Texas Tech TCU Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Texas Tech 87 TCU 70.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Texas Tech Red Raiders: 6-1 ATS as a road favorite or pick. 8-4 ATS off a road win. 7-4 ATS off a road win against a conference rival. 17-9 OVER in road games. 12-6 OVER after scoring 85 points or more. 

TCU Horned Frogs: 9-17 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 24-32 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 29-17 1H OVER in all home games. 13-7 1H OVER in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 7-0 1H OVER off a road win against a conference rival.

Key Injuries


Texas Tech Red Raiders:  E. Yalaho (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Henderson (G) Out - Lower Body.

TCU Horned Frogs:  I. Manning (F) Questionable - Hip. F. Collins (G) Out - Foot.

Notable Quotes


"I was thrilled with the way our guys competed. They didn't look at the scoreboard and tried to play the game the right way, regardless of the score. We're playing together and the right way. Our offense is really starting to move the basketball. The last time we played them we got pretty good 3-point looks, but just didn't make them in stretches. Tonight, we did. When we're making 3s, it's a difficult dilemma. I think we have a couple of the best 3-point shooters in the country, some of the best set-up guys in the country and then when you get JT in the middle of that it's a monster. We had it all going." - Grant McCasland after his team’s win against OK State in their last game. 


"I don't know the exact (Big 12) standings, but I know there are these teams that are up and we're in the next tier. We just keep battling. We're not perfect. We're going to keep battling and try to get better and get ready for Arizona State." - Jamie Dixon before his team’s win against ASU in their last game. 


Starting Lineups


Texas Tech Red Raiders
E. Hawkins 
C. McMillian 
J. Toppin 
K. Walton 
D. Williams

TCU Horned Frogs
V. Allette 
D. Punch 
N. Reynolds 
E. Udeh 
T. White

Statistical Leaders


Texas Tech Red Raiders
PPG: J. Toppin (17.2)
APG: E. Hawkins (6.3)
Reb/G: J. Toppin (9.1)

TCU Horned Frogs
PPG: N. Reynolds (12.8)
APG: F. Collins (4.4)
Reb/G: E. Udeh (7.4)

Coaches:
Texas Tech Red Raiders: Grant McCasland (2nd season)
TCU Horned Frogs: Jamie Dixon (9th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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