The No. 18 Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-5, 6-4 Big 12) visit Oklahoma to play the Sooners (15-8, 3-7 Big 12) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Prediction
In the Red Raiders’ last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the West Virginia Mountaineers, 81-50. The Red Raiders had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.522) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 28.1). Texas Tech was led by Norense Odiase, who had nine points and 10 rebounds.
The Sooners lost a tough one against the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones in their last outing, 75-74. Iowa State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Oklahoma. The Cyclones had a rate of 34.2 (above their season average of 27.5), while the Sooners posted a mark of 28.2. Oklahoma’s Kristian Doolittle had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Jarrett Culver scored a game-high 23 points in the first matchup, in which the Red Raiders beat the Sooners 66-59. He also had 13 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Texas Tech’s largest advantages. They were 17-17 (100.0 percent), while the Sooners were 10-14 (71.4 percent).
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Oklahoma ranks 53rd in defensive efficiency (96.1) and Texas Tech is first (84.9).
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma Sooners Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Tech ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Oklahoma ranks 231st (37.3).
The Red Raiders rank 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Sooners rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Texas Tech ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Oklahoma ranks 84th (12.2).
The Red Raiders average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the country. The Sooners rank 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Oklahoma ranks 216th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while Texas Tech ranks 267th (18.6).
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The Red Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 13.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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