The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-0) hope to remain undefeated when they challenge the UAPB Golden Lions (2-5) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
UAPB Golden Lions at Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Prediction
The Golden Lions are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-60 loss to the San Diego State Aztecs in their last matchup. San Diego State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over UAPB. The Aztecs had a rate of 15.4, while the Golden Lions posted a mark of 22.5. Martaveous McKnight was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
The last time the Red Raiders played, they had no trouble getting 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 top scorer with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas Tech should have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2017-18 season, the Red Raiders defense ranks sixth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.452), while the UAPB offense ranks 310th in effective field goal percentage (0.483). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 314th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the Red Raiders have forced the 18th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.5 percent).
UAPB at Texas Tech Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas Tech ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while UAPB ranks 300th (39.1).
The Red Raiders rank eighth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Golden Lions rank 256th (14.6).
Texas Tech averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the country. UAPB ranks 275th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
The Golden Lions rank second in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Red Raiders rank 154th (3.4).
UAPB ranks 261st in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Texas Tech ranks 281st (18.6).
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