Akron vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Akron vs Texas Tech
No. 12 Akron Zips face No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, with tip-off scheduled for 12:40 on Friday, March 20.
We’re confident that Akron can push for a win and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -110 that the underdogs cover the line against Texas Tech.
The Akron Zips (29-5, 2nd in MAC) picked up a 79-76 home win over the Toledo Rockets in their last game.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-10, 3rd in Big 12) lost their last matchup, falling 75-53 at home to the Iowa State Cyclones.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Akron
|
29-5 | 3004 | 2499 | 505 | 19-2 | 10-3 | 10W |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
Akron vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Akron vs Texas Tech with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
Akron are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a case for backing them against the spread in this college contest. Take the -110 for the +7.5 that is available.
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Key Akron vs Texas Tech stats:
Akron +7.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Tavari Johnson (Akron) can be backed to finish with Over 3.5 assists at -100. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.
Latest Tavari Johnson Player Prop Odds
Amani Lyles (Akron) is available at -105 to score Over 13.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
Latest Amani Lyles Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Akron to cover the +7.5 spread, Under 155.5 on the total and Tavari Johnson (Akron) to get Over 3.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
72
-
76
Texas Tech
We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Red Raiders to win by a 76-72 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.
Akron vs Texas Tech Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks have Texas Tech at -313 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 76% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Akron are the underdogs at +250 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 155.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 155.5, there are odds of -105.
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Tavari Johnson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -120 that he goes Over 20.5 points and -111 when it comes to Under.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Akron Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 157.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.60 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
|
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
| Mid-American | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami (OH)
|
31-1 | 2901 | 2409 | 492 | 17-1 | 14-0 | 1L |
|
Akron
|
29-5 | 3004 | 2499 | 505 | 19-2 | 10-3 | 10W |
Kent State
|
23-9 | 2697 | 2560 | 137 | 16-3 | 7-6 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
18-14 | 2602 | 2290 | 312 | 12-7 | 6-7 | 1L |
Toledo
|
19-15 | 2754 | 2603 | 151 | 13-4 | 6-11 | 1L |
Buffalo
|
17-15 | 2497 | 2437 | 60 | 8-8 | 9-7 | 2L |
UMass
|
17-16 | 2648 | 2562 | 86 | 11-6 | 6-10 | 1L |
Ohio
|
15-17 | 2492 | 2515 | -23 | 11-8 | 4-9 | 4L |
Ball State
|
12-19 | 2093 | 2154 | -61 | 8-7 | 4-12 | 4W |
Central Michigan
|
10-21 | 2275 | 2384 | -109 | 8-5 | 2-16 | 2L |
Western Michigan
|
10-21 | 2318 | 2464 | -146 | 7-8 | 3-13 | 3L |
Eastern Michigan
|
9-21 | 2105 | 2231 | -126 | 6-7 | 3-14 | 4L |
Northern Illinois
|
9-21 | 2086 | 2334 | -248 | 6-7 | 3-14 | 5L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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