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Texas Tech @ Texas

Current Records: Texas Tech 20-6; Texas 19-7

What to Know

The #11 Texas Tech Red Raiders have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Red Raiders and the #20 Texas Longhorns will face off in a Big 12 battle at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Texas Tech was able to grind out a solid victory over the Baylor Bears on Wednesday, winning 83-73. Forward Kevin Obanor was the offensive standout of the contest for Texas Tech, posting a double-double on 23 points and 13 boards.

Meanwhile, the Longhorns narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Oklahoma Sooners 80-78. Texas can attribute much of their success to forward Christian Bishop, who had 16 points in addition to six rebounds, and forward Timmy Allen, who had 20 points.

Texas Tech is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 5-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought Texas Tech up to 20-6 and Texas to 19-7. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Red Raiders have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.60%, which places them 15th in college basketball. As for the Longhorns, they enter the matchup with only 57.6 points allowed per game on average, good for second best in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Frank Erwin Special Events Center -- Austin, Texas
  • TV: ABC
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $118.00

Odds

The Longhorns are a 3.5-point favorite against the Red Raiders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas Tech have won ten out of their last 16 games against Texas.

  • Feb 01, 2022 - Texas Tech 77 vs. Texas 64
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Texas 67 vs. Texas Tech 66
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Texas Tech 68 vs. Texas 59
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Texas Tech 79 vs. Texas 77
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Texas 68 vs. Texas Tech 58
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Texas Tech 62 vs. Texas 57
  • Mar 04, 2019 - Texas Tech 70 vs. Texas 51
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Texas Tech 68 vs. Texas 62
  • Mar 08, 2018 - Texas Tech 73 vs. Texas 69
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Texas Tech 73 vs. Texas 71
  • Jan 17, 2018 - Texas 67 vs. Texas Tech 58
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Texas 61 vs. Texas Tech 52
  • Mar 01, 2017 - Texas Tech 67 vs. Texas 57
  • Feb 01, 2017 - Texas 62 vs. Texas Tech 58
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Texas 69 vs. Texas Tech 59
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Texas Tech 82 vs. Texas 74

Injury Report for Texas

  • Tre Mitchell: Out (Personal)
  • Jaylon Tyson: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Texas Tech

  • Kevin McCullar: Out (Ankle)
  • Sardaar Calhoun: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Ethan Duncan: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)