Drake vs Texas Tech Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 126.5

No. 11 Drake Bulldogs (31-3, 20-3 MVC) lock horns with No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders (26-8, 16-6 Big 12) in this West Region second round game at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Drake and Texas Tech is set at 126.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and 1.87 is available.

Each Team Won Previous Clash

Drake Bulldogs beat Missouri Tigers 67-57 in their previous game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders beat UNC Wilmington Seahawks 82-72 in their last game.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Drake	30-3	2313	1928	385	18-2	12-1	7W
Texas Tech	25-8	2670	2230	440	17-4	8-4	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Our college basketball handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Drake vs Texas Tech stats:

• The 126.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Texas Tech games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Texas Tech games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Texas Tech games.

Drake vs Texas Tech Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 126.5 and odds of 1.87 are available for this college showdown.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Over 126.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

Over 126.5 Points @ 1.87 Bet Now

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Player Props

Bennett Stirtz Over 4.5 Assists 1.90

Bennett Stirtz (Drake) can be backed to total Over 4.5 assists at 1.90. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.

Latest Bennett Stirtz Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

1.95

Under 17.5

1.81

Assists

Over 4.5

1.97

Under 4.5

1.80

Rebounds

Over 3.5

1.68

Under 3.5

2.13

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Mitch Mascari Over 7.5 Points 2.06

Mitch Mascari (Drake) can be wagered to score Over 7.5 points at 2.06. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.

Correct Score Prediction

Drake 64 - 68 Texas Tech

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Red Raiders to win 68-64. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Drake vs Texas Tech Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest Texas Tech Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Texas Tech are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the 1.30 about them triumphing means a 77% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Drake are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at 3.60.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 126.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 126.5 at 1.95.

If you’re keen on Texas Tech reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.42 to oblige. Conversely, Drake can be backed at 2.70 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Drake

3.60

Texas Tech

1.30

Point Spread

Drake +7.5

1.91

Texas Tech -7.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 126.5

1.87

Over 126.5

1.95

JT Toppin Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is JT Toppin. You can get 1.80 that he scores Over 18.5 points or 1.97 that he goes Under.

Player Points

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 18.5

1.80

Under 18.5

1.97

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 17.5

1.95

Under 17.5

1.81

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 11.5

1.92

Under 11.5

1.84

Tavion Banks (Drake)

Over 9.5

1.72

Under 9.5

2.07

Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)

Over 9.5

1.85

Under 9.5

1.91

Kerwin Walton (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

1.80

Under 8.5

1.97

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

1.83

Under 8.5

1.93

Mitch Mascari (Drake)

Over 7.5

2.12

Under 7.5

1.69

Player Assists

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 5.5

1.90

Under 5.5

1.86

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 4.5

1.97

Under 4.5

1.80

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 2.5

1.75

Under 2.5

2.03

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 1.5

2.45

Under 1.5

1.52

Player Rebounds

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

1.70

Under 8.5

2.10

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 5.5

2.10

Under 5.5

1.70

Tavion Banks (Drake)

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.96

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 3.5

1.68

Under 3.5

2.13

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 3.5

1.67

Under 3.5

2.15

Kerwin Walton (Texas Tech)

Over 1.5

1.77

Under 1.5

2.00

Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	30-4	2523	1988	535	20-3	10-1	13W
Texas Tech	25-8	2670	2230	440	17-4	8-4	1L
BYU	24-9	2672	2339	333	18-2	6-7	1L
Iowa State	24-9	2652	2246	406	17-2	7-7	1L
Arizona	22-12	2779	2463	316	15-5	7-7	1L
Kansas	21-12	2515	2286	229	15-3	6-9	1L
West Virginia	19-13	2181	2074	107	14-6	5-7	1L
Baylor	19-14	2523	2282	241	15-3	4-11	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2328	2169	159	12-5	6-10	1L
TCU	16-16	2162	2199	-37	14-6	2-10	3L
Utah	16-16	2409	2310	99	15-5	1-11	3L
Kansas State	16-17	2337	2297	40	13-7	3-10	1L
UCF	16-17	2604	2657	-53	13-6	3-11	1L
Oklahoma State	15-17	2323	2448	-125	13-5	2-12	1L
Colorado	14-20	2377	2430	-53	12-7	2-13	1L
Arizona State	13-19	2366	2447	-81	8-10	5-9	5L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Drake	30-3	2313	1928	385	18-2	12-1	7W
Bradley	26-8	2612	2339	273	16-3	10-5	1L
Belmont	22-11	2618	2529	89	13-6	9-5	1L
Northern Iowa	20-12	2355	2150	205	14-7	6-5	2L
Illinois State	19-14	2492	2374	118	14-4	5-10	1L
UIC	18-14	2448	2362	86	10-7	8-7	1L
Murray State	16-17	2371	2282	89	11-7	5-10	1L
Valparaiso	15-19	2539	2513	26	10-7	5-12	1L
Indiana State	14-18	2563	2545	18	8-7	6-11	1L
Southern Illinois	14-19	2405	2458	-53	8-9	6-10	1L
Evansville	11-21	2113	2263	-150	7-9	4-12	4L
Missouri State	9-23	2175	2268	-93	7-9	2-14	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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