Number 13 Texas Tech heads to Tucson to face #20 Arizona on Saturday night. The game is at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN. Can Texas Tech cover the 2.5-point spread as road underdogs? Keep reading for our Texas Tech vs. Arizona prediction.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 18-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 13-9 ATS this season.
The Arizona Wildcats are 16-6 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 13-9 ATS this season.
Texas Tech vs. Arizona Matchup & Betting Odds
831 Texas Tech Red Raiders (+2.5) at 832 Arizona Wildcats (-2.5); o/u 149.5
10:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 8, 2025
McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ
TV: ESPN
Texas Tech vs. Arizona Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% of public bettors are currently backing Arizona when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Notes
Red Raiders forward JT Toppin is questionable to play on Saturday night due to an ankle injury. The New Mexico transfer is second on the team in scoring with 14.9 points per game and leads the team in rebounding with 8.4 rebounds per game this season.
Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams had a big game in his team’s 73-59 win over Baylor on Tuesday night. The 6’6” junior recorded 17 points, 8 rebounds, an assist, and a made three-pointer in 31 minutes. Williams shot 6 of 6 from the foul line in the victory.
Arizona Wildcats Game Notes
Wildcats forward Trey Townsend is questionable to play with an undisclosed injury this weekend. The Oakland transfer is putting up 9.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 23.8 minutes per contest this year.
Arizona guard Caleb Love was exceptional in his team’s 85-74 win over BYU on Tuesday night. The fifth-year senior from St. Louis logged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in 38 minutes of game action. Love shot 4 of 9 from three-point range and 2 of 2 from the charity stripe in the win.
Texas Tech vs. Arizona CBB Betting Trends
Texas Tech is 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games against Arizona.
The Red Raiders are 4-5-1 ATS as a road underdog since the start of last season.
Arizona is 18-9 ATS as a home favorite since the start of last season.
Arizona is 7-4 ATS when facing ranked opponents since the beginning of last season.
Texas Tech vs. Arizona CBB Prediction:
For Texas Tech, the potential loss of forward JT Toppin looms large over this game. Texas Tech has already beaten Arizona once this season. The Red Raiders defeated the Wildcats 70-54 in Lubbock on January 18th. Toppin was huge in that game as he registered 20 points and 16 rebounds while converting 7 of 14 shot attempts from the field. If he can’t go against Arizona on Saturday night, that likely puts a damper on Texas Tech’s chances of covering this game.
It’s also worth noting that Arizona appears to be rounding into form as the conference season hits its midway point. The Wildcats are 5-0 straight up and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games dating back to January 21st. Additionally, Arizona should have a considerable homecourt advantage in this game as it will tip off at 8:30 PM local time on a Saturday night. The Wildcats have thrived in spots like these since Tommy Lloyd became the head coach in 2021. Since the start of the 2021 season, Arizona is 34-25-2 ATS as a home favorite. I like the Wildcats to improve that record on Saturday night. Arizona is the pick.