The Texas Tech Red Raiders and UIW Cardinals get their seasons underway at United Supermarkets Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
UIW Cardinals vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Prediction
Texas Tech finished the regular season with a record of 24-9 last season, earning them a three seed in the tournament. They reached the Elite Eight, where the Villanova Wildcats defeated them. UIW, meanwhile, was unable make the tournament following a 7-21 regular season.
Texas Tech could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. Last season, the Red Raiders ranked 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while UIW was 306th in effective field goal percentage (0.481). Moreover, the Cardinals ranked 343rd in turnover percentage (22.1 percent), while the Red Raiders ranked 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.9 percent).
UIW Cardinals vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas Tech ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UIW ranks 286th (38.4).
The Red Raiders rank 61st in steals per game (7.1) while the Cardinals rank 243rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Texas Tech ranks 111th in assists per game (14.3) while UIW ranks 283rd (11.1).
The Cardinals average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. The Red Raiders rank 184th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Texas Tech ranks 258th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while UIW ranks 291st (17.6).
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