Texas vs. Texas Tech Odds
A rematch of a classic in 2008 takes place on Saturday at 8PM ET as No. 6 Texas heads to Texas Tech to face the Red Raiders.
Game Preview:
Texas leads the series 44-15 all-time, but the last time the game took place in Lubbock, the Red Raiders upset then-No. 1 Texas, 39-33.
Texas is 2-0 on the year, scoring 34 points in each game while allowing an average of 12 points per-contest. The Longhorns have beaten Rice and Wyoming. Garrett Gilbert has thrown for 394 yards and one touchdown on the season while Foswhitt Whittaker and Cody Johnson each have over 100 yards on the ground.
Texas Tech is 2-0 under new coach Tommy Tubberville as the Red Raiders have beaten SMU and New Mexico. Texas Tech has scored 87 points in the two wins. Leading the Red Raiders is quarterback Taylor Potts, who has thrown for 652 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Lyle Leong has caught 16 passes for 217 yards and five scores.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
Texas opened the week as 3-point favorites according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com. The line jumped to 3.5 before settling back at 3 now. The over/under started at 51 but has taken a big jump up to 55.
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Game Information:
No. 6 Texas (2-0) at Texas Tech (2-0)
Kickoff: 8PM ET
TV: ABC or ESPN2
Location: Lubbock, Tex.
Venue: Jones AT&T Stadium
Opening Odds: Texas -3
Current Odds: Texas -3
Over/Under Open: 55
Over/Under Current: 51
Projected Weather by Game Time: Clear Skies
TEXAS is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win
TEXAS
[TE] 08/23/2010 – Trey Graham out for season ( Knee )
[QB] 08/10/2010 – Sherrod Harris has left team ( None )
[RB] 09/06/2010 – Cody Johnson not expected to start, “?” to play Saturday vs. Wyoming ( Ankle )
[WR] 08/17/2010 – Gregory Timmions out indefinitely ( Neck )
[TE] 08/17/2010 – Blaine Irby out indefinitely ( Knee )
[OG] 09/07/2010 – Tray Allen will redshirt ( Foot )
[OL] 09/07/2010 – Paden Kelley is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Wyoming ( Disciplinary )
[TE] 09/04/2010 – DJ Grant “?” Saturday vs. Wyoming ( Knee )
TEXAS TECH
[WR] 09/09/2010 – Austin Zouzalik is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. New Mexico ( Appendix )
[WR] 09/08/2010 – Alexander Torres “?” Saturday vs. New Mexico ( Back )
[OL] 09/09/2010 – Mickey Okafor is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. New Mexico ( Concussion )
[CB] 09/01/2010 – LaRon Moore expected to miss 3-4 games ( Leg )
Current public betting information shows that 81% (6,791) of the bets are going on Texas minus the points.