Illinois vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Nov 2026

Illinois vs Texas Tech Predictions

Best Bet

Under 166.5 Points @ -110

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Illinois and Texas Tech are unlikely to reach the 166.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under wager at -110 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Get our expert Illinois vs Texas Tech picks, including our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive deep into the analytical breakdown of each play below.

Illinois vs Texas Tech Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, November 10.

Illinois Fighting Illini won their previous game which was at home. It was a 112-70 triumph against Penn Quakers.

Texas Tech Red Raiders last game saw them claim a 76-58 home win over Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.

H2H: Illini 81-77 Winners When Teams Last Met

Illini had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 81-77 win over Texas Tech.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Texas Tech	2-0	152	100	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Illinois	2-0	232	115	117	2-0	0-0	2W

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Best Bet

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 166.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Illinois games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 17 Illinois games on the road.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Illinois games on the road.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 Texas Tech games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Texas Tech games.

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Under 166.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. 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 therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois 84 - 79 Texas Tech

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Illini to claim a 84-79 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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Illinois 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 betting odds about Texas Tech winning is +112, with Illinois priced up at -133 to achieve victory. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 57% chance of winning.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 166.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 166.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Illinois

-133

Texas Tech

+112

Point Spread

Illinois -2.5

-102

Texas Tech +2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 166.5

-110

Over 166.5

-110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois Stats

Texas Tech Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of 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

Point Spread

• +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

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 166.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.70 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 166.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
TCU	2-0	204	113	91	2-0	0-0	2W
West Virginia	2-0	182	99	83	2-0	0-0	2W
Oklahoma State	2-0	209	128	81	2-0	0-0	2W
Baylor	2-0	196	118	78	2-0	0-0	2W
Kansas	2-0	184	110	74	2-0	0-0	2W
Houston	2-0	180	123	57	1-0	1-0	2W
BYU	2-0	202	150	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Texas Tech	2-0	152	100	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Arizona State	2-0	165	128	37	2-0	0-0	2W
UCF	2-0	183	170	13	2-0	0-0	2W
Utah	2-0	133	120	13	2-0	0-0	2W
Cincinnati	2-1	221	180	41	2-1	0-0	1L
Colorado	1-1	160	136	24	1-1	0-0	1L
Iowa State	1-1	159	137	22	1-1	0-0	1W
Kansas State	1-1	161	146	15	1-1	0-0	1W
Arizona	1-1	179	168	11	1-1	0-0	1W

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Indiana	3-0	266	206	60	3-0	0-0	3W
Northwestern	3-0	236	180	56	3-0	0-0	3W
Minnesota	3-0	224	173	51	2-0	1-0	3W
Illinois	2-0	232	115	117	2-0	0-0	2W
Michigan State	2-0	187	120	67	2-0	0-0	2W
Iowa	2-0	167	101	66	2-0	0-0	2W
UCLA	2-0	198	138	60	1-0	1-0	2W
Nebraska	2-0	173	122	51	2-0	0-0	2W
Oregon	2-0	185	140	45	2-0	0-0	2W
USC	2-0	188	149	39	1-0	1-0	2W
Washington	2-0	167	140	27	2-0	0-0	2W
Wisconsin	2-0	148	132	16	2-0	0-0	2W
Rutgers	1-0	81	54	27	1-0	0-0	1W
Penn State	2-1	269	232	37	2-0	0-1	1L
Ohio State	2-1	256	233	23	2-0	0-1	2W
Maryland	1-1	170	153	17	1-0	0-1	1L
Michigan	1-1	161	153	8	1-1	0-0	1L
Purdue	1-2	228	220	8	1-2	0-0	1W

• 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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