The Arizona Wildcats look to win their second consecutive Big 12 game as they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday night. Arizona (3-1) defeated No. 10 Utah, 23-10 on the road last Saturday, while Texas Tech (4-1) beat Cincinnati at home, 44-41. These teams last met in 2019, a 28-14 Arizona win in Tucson, though the Red Raiders lead the overall rivalry with a 26-5-2 record.
Kickoff from Arizona Stadium is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Arizona vs. Texas Tech odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 64. Before making any Texas Tech vs. Arizona picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Arizona vs. Texas Tech and has locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Arizona vs. Texas Tech:
- Arizona vs. Texas Tech spread: Arizona -6.5
- Arizona vs. Texas Tech over/under: 64 points
- Arizona vs. Texas Tech money line: Arizona -244, Texas Tech +197
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Why Texas Tech can cover
While most observers look at Ollie Gordon of Oklahoma State as the best running back in the Big 12, Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks should absolutely be in the conversation. Against Cincinnati last week, Brooks had 32 carries for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the team's close victory. In four games played this season, Brooks has rushed for 551 yards and four scores, including registering more than 100 yards rushing in each contest.
Texas Tech averages 486.4 yards and 41.6 points per game, ranking among the top-16 FBS schools in both categories. Quarterback Behren Morton has been excellent for the Red Raiders, throwing for 1,426 yards and 14 touchdowns in his five games. Though the Arizona defense was tough against Utah last week, they should have trouble slowing down one of college football's best offenses on Saturday night. See which team to pick here.
Why Arizona can cover
As good as the Red Raiders have been on offense, they have been equally as poor on defense in 2024. They are giving up 463 yards and 34.4 points per game, which should be a prime opportunity for Arizona's offense to break out. Though the Wildcats scored 61 points in their opener against New Mexico, since then they have only combined for 52.
Quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, completing several clutch throws with the game on the line in the second half. His top target, Tetairoa McMillan was held to only six catches for 50 yards in Salt Lake City, though their high school teammate, tight end Keyan Burnett, broke out for five catches, 78 yards and a touchdown against the Utes. Fifita and McMillan will likely need to exploit the Red Raiders' poor secondary for big plays in what should be a high-scoring affair in Tucson. See which team to pick here.
How to make Texas Tech vs. Arizona picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 69 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Arizona vs. Texas Tech, and which side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer model that's up well over $2,000 on its college football picks since inception, and find out.