The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-0) try to stay unbeaten when they meet the Northwestern State Demons (2-7) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Prediction
The Demons come in on a high note after blowing out the Centenary Gentlemen in their last outing, 102-62. The Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.069) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 28.0). Northwestern State was led by Ishmael Lane, who was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Red Raiders played, they easily got past the UIW Cardinals, 87-37. The Red Raiders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.675 vs. 0.286) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 34.6). Jarrett Culver was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Texas Tech could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the nation’s worst offenses. Since last season, the Red Raiders rank 24th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.450), while Northwestern State is 338th in effective field goal percentage (0.445). Ball security could be troublesome for the Demons. They rank 349th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 23.5 percent), while the Red Raiders have forced the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.7 percent).
Northwestern State Demons vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas Tech ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Northwestern State ranks 231st (15.4).
The Red Raiders rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Demons rank 243rd (38.3).
Texas Tech ranks 73rd in steals per game (7.1) while Northwestern State ranks 217th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
The Red Raiders rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Demons rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Texas Tech ranks 253rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.5) while Northwestern State ranks 275th (17.1).
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