Duke vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Duke vs Texas Tech
The Duke Blue Devils square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 20.
Our best bet is that Duke are going to cover the -8.5 on the spread. You can get odds of -110 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against Texas Tech.
Duke Blue Devils won their previous game which was at home. It was a 97-73 triumph against Lipscomb Bisons.
Texas Tech Red Raiders won their last game, beating Northern Colorado Bears at home. It was a 101-90 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Duke triumphed 78-73 when they last played Texas Tech.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
Duke vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Our Duke vs Texas Tech betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
Duke should be taken against the spread at -8.5 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college contest. Back the favorites at the -110 that's available.
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Key Duke vs Texas Tech stats:
Duke -8.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Isaiah Evans (Duke) can be wagered to total Over 12.5 points at -111. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
Christian Anderson (Texas Tech) can be wagered to record Over 6.5 assists at -105. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
Latest Christian Anderson Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Duke -8.5, Over 152.5 and Isaiah Evans (Duke) to score Over 12.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
85
-
73
Texas Tech
There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Duke on the correct score lines. For example, a 85-73 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.
Duke 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.
At betting odds of -417 with the sportsbooks, Duke are regarded as 81% likely to win this college game. Texas Tech are the underdogs at +315 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 152.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 152.5, this selection is available at -110.
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The favorite to hit the most buckets is Cameron Boozer. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Duke Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.00 pts and allowed 60.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 84.60 pts and allowed 63.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.70 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB 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 |
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
24-8 | 2553 | 2282 | 271 | 19-1 | 5-7 | 2L |
Clemson
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Stanford
|
20-12 | 2431 | 2326 | 105 | 12-7 | 8-5 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Florida State
|
18-15 | 2652 | 2572 | 80 | 12-8 | 6-7 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Notre Dame
|
13-18 | 2308 | 2335 | -27 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
13-20 | 2327 | 2370 | -43 | 8-10 | 5-10 | 1L |
Boston College
|
11-20 | 2090 | 2191 | -101 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
11-20 | 2287 | 2400 | -113 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 12L |
- 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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