NCAA Basketball Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs: Odds, Tips and Predictions 02-18-25

The Red Raiders will travel to Fort Worth, TX, to face the Horned Frogs on Tuesday night. The Red Raiders achieved their 20th win of the season with a dominant performance on Saturday and are still in contention for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, the Horned Frogs secured a crucial road win on Saturday and still have a chance, albeit slim, at receiving a postseason invitation.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs

• Point Spread: Texas Tech -8.5
• Moneyline Texas Tech -410
• Moneyline TCU +315
• Over/Under 140.5

The two teams have split their last ten meetings leading to Tuesday night’s matchup. Texas Tech has won three of the previous four games, but the Horned Frogs have covered the spread in three of those four. Overall, Texas Tech has won nine of their last ten games, although they failed to cover the spread in two of their last three. Meanwhile, the Horned Frogs have won four out of their last five games and covered the spread in three of those five. A key factor in this game will be the newly revitalized Horned Frogs’ defense, which has held opponents to 72 points or fewer in four of their last five games.

TCU should come into this matchup more motivated; they have a record of 14-11 and three very winnable games on the horizon. If they can secure an upset here, the Horned Frogs could be in a strong position for an NCAA Tournament invite by next weekend. In their previous encounter with the Red Raiders, the Horned Frogs shot only 35 percent on the road. However, that performance is unlikely to be replicated at home against a mediocre Texas Tech defense. Overall, expect the Horned Frogs to keep this game competitive.

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• Both teams playing well
• TCU will keep it close
• TCU at Home

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Butler vs Xavier Over/Under Analysis

I expect a high-energy game tonight, and a line of 140.5 is a line I will bet. This game will finish in the 70s, bet the over.

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I expect to see a close hard-fought game between these Big 12 Rivals, TCU won’t win the game but they will keep it close all the way to the end. Texas Tech 75  TCU 70

Bet TCU +8.5