Texas Tech vs. Lamar Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 21

Published 3:58 pm Friday, December 20, 2024

Saturday’s contest at United Supermarkets Arena has the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-2) squaring off against the Lamar Cardinals (6-5) at 1:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a one-sided 80-65 win, as our model heavily favors Texas Tech.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar is projected to cover the point spread (21.5) against Texas Tech. The two teams are expected to go over the 142.5 over/under.

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Texas Tech vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Lubbock, Texas
  • Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
  • Line: Texas Tech -21.5
  • Point total: 142.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Texas Tech -7143, Lamar +2000

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Texas Tech vs. Lamar Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Texas Tech 80, Lamar 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Texas Tech vs. Lamar

  • Pick ATS: Lamar (+21.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Texas Tech has put together a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Lamar is 6-3-0. The Red Raiders have a 7-3-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 4-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 161.3 points per game, 18.8 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Texas Tech Performance Insights

  • The Red Raiders outscore opponents by 20.9 points per game (scoring 84.8 points per game to rank 28th in college basketball while giving up 63.9 per contest to rank 28th in college basketball) and have a +209 scoring differential overall.
  • The 34.8 rebounds per game Texas Tech averages rank 96th in the nation, and are 8.0 more than the 26.8 its opponents collect per outing.
  • Texas Tech knocks down 9.8 three-pointers per game (39th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents (7.4).
  • The Red Raiders put up 109.4 points per 100 possessions (ninth in college basketball), while giving up 82.4 points per 100 possessions (34th in college basketball).
  • Texas Tech has won the turnover battle by 2.9 turnovers per game, committing 11.1 (137th in college basketball play) while forcing 14.0 (64th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

  • The Cardinals put up 76.5 points per game (172nd in college basketball) while allowing 65.6 per contest (51st in college basketball). They have a +120 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 10.9 points per game.
  • Lamar grabs 34.0 rebounds per game (128th in college basketball) while allowing 29.8 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 4.2 boards per game.
  • Lamar connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (257th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3. It shoots 35.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 30.1%.
  • Lamar has won the turnover battle by 1.9 per game, committing 12.0 (222nd in college basketball) while forcing 13.9 (67th in college basketball).

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