BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: BYU vs Texas Tech
The Brigham Young Cougars battle the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 17.
There’s a generous line of -2.5 when it comes to Texas Tech in their meeting with BYU. The -118 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.
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Brigham Young Cougars won their previous game which was at home. It was a 76-70 triumph against TCU Horned Frogs.
Texas Tech Red Raiders won their last game, beating Utah Utes at home. It was a 88-74 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Texas Tech beat BYU when the teams last met. It was a 72-67 scoreline. The past 3 clashes between these teams have resulted in a Texas Tech win each time.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
16-1 | 1488 | 1169 | 319 | 12-1 | 4-0 | 13W |
Texas Tech
|
13-4 | 1417 | 1245 | 172 | 11-1 | 2-3 | 2W |
BYU vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Discover our expert BYU vs Texas Tech betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Game Prediction
Back the moneyline favorites with a -2.5 spread in this college matchup. This is a good number and we are confident Texas Tech can cover the line at odds of -118.
Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.
Key BYU vs Texas Tech stats:
Texas Tech -2.5 Probability
According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech) can be wagered to total Under 6.5 rebounds at +125. There’s every chance that he will go Under as we’re confident he’ll fail to cover the Player Rebounds line.
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Donovan Atwell (Texas Tech) can be backed to secure Over 3.5 rebounds at -114. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this total making lots of appeal.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Texas Tech to cover the -2.5 spread, Under 163.5 on the total and LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech) to get Under 6.5 rebounds.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
75
-
82
Texas Tech
Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Red Raiders to achieve a 82-75 win at huge odds.
BYU vs Texas Tech Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Texas Tech are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -167 about them triumphing means a 63% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Brigham Young Cougars are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +138.
The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 163.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 163.5 can get -105.
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In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite AJ Dybantsa is available at +120 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -156 is available.
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Brigham Young Cougars Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 167.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 163.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.70 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 83.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 163.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.20 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
17-0 | 1547 | 1170 | 377 | 12-0 | 5-0 | 17W |
|
BYU
|
16-1 | 1488 | 1169 | 319 | 12-1 | 4-0 | 13W |
Houston
|
16-1 | 1313 | 1008 | 305 | 12-1 | 4-0 | 10W |
Iowa State
|
16-1 | 1471 | 1091 | 380 | 12-0 | 4-1 | 2L |
UCF
|
14-2 | 1372 | 1206 | 166 | 11-1 | 3-1 | 2W |
|
Texas Tech
|
13-4 | 1417 | 1245 | 172 | 11-1 | 2-3 | 2W |
Oklahoma State
|
13-4 | 1503 | 1373 | 130 | 11-1 | 2-3 | 2L |
Kansas
|
13-5 | 1404 | 1215 | 189 | 11-1 | 2-4 | 2W |
Colorado
|
12-5 | 1436 | 1318 | 118 | 11-3 | 1-2 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
11-6 | 1245 | 1074 | 171 | 11-2 | 0-4 | 1L |
TCU
|
11-6 | 1356 | 1170 | 186 | 9-4 | 2-2 | 3L |
Baylor
|
11-6 | 1481 | 1274 | 207 | 9-3 | 2-3 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
10-7 | 1374 | 1350 | 24 | 7-4 | 3-3 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
9-8 | 1254 | 1121 | 133 | 9-3 | 0-5 | 2W |
Kansas State
|
9-8 | 1456 | 1362 | 94 | 8-4 | 1-4 | 4L |
Utah
|
8-9 | 1363 | 1379 | -16 | 8-3 | 0-6 | 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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