Who's Playing

Oklahoma @ Texas Tech

Current Records: Oklahoma 9-5; Texas Tech 10-4

What to Know

The Oklahoma Sooners lost both of their matches to the Texas Tech Red Raiders last season on scores of 42-66 and 55-56, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Oklahoma and Texas Tech will face off in a Big 12 battle at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena. Both teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.

It was close but no cigar for the Sooners as they fell 63-60 to the Iowa State Cyclones on Wednesday. The losing side was boosted by forward Jalen Hill, who had 16 points along with six boards.

Speaking of close games: Texas Tech was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 75-72 to the Kansas Jayhawks. That makes it the first time this season Texas Tech has let down their home crowd. Texas Tech's defeat came about despite a quality game from forward Kevin Obanor, who had 26 points in addition to seven rebounds.

Oklahoma is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Sooners, who are 7-7 against the spread.

The losses put Oklahoma at 9-5 and the Red Raiders at 10-4. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: Oklahoma comes into the contest boasting the 13th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 49.90%. But Texas Tech is even better: they rank seventh in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 50.20% on the season. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Supermarkets Arena -- Lubbock, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.00

Odds

The Red Raiders are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Sooners, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Red Raiders as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas Tech have won ten out of their last 15 games against Oklahoma.

  • Mar 11, 2022 - Texas Tech 56 vs. Oklahoma 55
  • Feb 22, 2022 - Texas Tech 66 vs. Oklahoma 42
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Oklahoma 70 vs. Texas Tech 55
  • Feb 01, 2021 - Texas Tech 57 vs. Oklahoma 52
  • Dec 22, 2020 - Texas Tech 69 vs. Oklahoma 67
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Oklahoma 65 vs. Texas Tech 51
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Texas Tech 69 vs. Oklahoma 61
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Texas Tech 66 vs. Oklahoma 54
  • Jan 08, 2019 - Texas Tech 66 vs. Oklahoma 59
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Texas Tech 88 vs. Oklahoma 78
  • Jan 09, 2018 - Oklahoma 75 vs. Texas Tech 65
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Texas Tech 77 vs. Oklahoma 69
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Oklahoma 84 vs. Texas Tech 75
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Texas Tech 65 vs. Oklahoma 63
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Oklahoma 91 vs. Texas Tech 67