Drake vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2025

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 126.5

No. 11 Drake Bulldogs (31-3, 20-3 MVC) lock horns with No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders (26-8, 16-6 Big 12) in this West Region second round game at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Drake and Texas Tech is set at 126.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -115 is available.

Each Team Won Previous Clash

Drake Bulldogs beat Missouri Tigers 67-57 in their previous game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders beat UNC Wilmington Seahawks 82-72 in their last game.

Drake vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 126.5 and odds of -115 are available for this college showdown.

Our college basketball handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Drake vs Texas Tech stats:

• The 126.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Texas Tech games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Texas Tech games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Texas Tech games.

Over 126.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Best Bet

Over 126.5 Points @ -115 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bennett Stirtz Over 4.5 Assists -111

Bennett Stirtz (Drake) can be backed to total Over 4.5 assists at -111. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.

Latest Bennett Stirtz Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Assists

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+113

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Mitch Mascari Over 7.5 Points +106

Mitch Mascari (Drake) can be wagered to score Over 7.5 points at +106. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.

Correct Score Prediction

Drake 64 - 68 Texas Tech

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Red Raiders to win 68-64. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Drake 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Texas Tech Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Texas Tech are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -333 about them triumphing means a 77% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Drake are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +260.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 126.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 126.5 at -105.

If you’re keen on Texas Tech reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -240 to oblige. Conversely, Drake can be backed at +170 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Drake

+260

Texas Tech

-333

Point Spread

Drake +7.5

-110

Texas Tech -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 126.5

-115

Over 126.5

-105

JT Toppin Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is JT Toppin. You can get -125 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -103 that he goes Under.

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 18.5

-125

Under 18.5

-103

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-119

Tavion Banks (Drake)

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+107

Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-110

Kerwin Walton (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-103

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-108

Mitch Mascari (Drake)

Over 7.5

+112

Under 7.5

-145

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-125

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

+103

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-192

JT Toppin (Texas Tech)

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+110

Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-143

Tavion Banks (Drake)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-104

Bennett Stirtz (Drake)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+113

Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech)

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+115

Kerwin Walton (Texas Tech)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Drake Stats

Texas Tech Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 125.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 58.20 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bradley	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Drake	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Evansville	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Murray State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Southern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UIC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Valparaiso	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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