Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kansas State vs Texas Tech

The Kansas State Wildcats battle the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 14:30 on Saturday, February 21.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 159.5, so we’re prepared to take the -115 that K-State and Texas Tech go under the line.

Kansas State Wildcats claimed a victory in their previous game. A 90-74 home win occurred against Baylor Bears.

Texas Tech Red Raiders were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 72-67 reverse against Arizona State Sun Devils.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Texas Tech triumphed 61-57 when they last played K-State. Texas Tech have triumphed in their previous three matchups against K-State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Texas Tech	19-7	2117	1881	236	14-2	5-5	1L
Kansas State	11-15	2095	2091	4	10-7	1-8	1W

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Kansas State vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks

Our expert Kansas State vs Texas Tech betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these college opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 159.5 at -115.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Kansas State vs Texas Tech stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 K-State games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 K-State games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Texas Tech games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Texas Tech games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Texas Tech games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 159.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kansas State 67 - 87 Texas Tech

Rather than betting on the Red Raiders to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 87-67 triumph in their favor.

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Kansas State 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.

You might not get rich backing Texas Tech at -1667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this college game. At +890, Kansas State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 14.5 and the total points line is 158.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 158.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

K-State

+890

Texas Tech

-1667

Point Spread

K-State +14.5

-102

Texas Tech -14.5

-120

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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Kansas State Stats

Texas Tech Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	24-2	2281	1783	498	16-1	8-1	1W
Houston	23-3	2024	1602	422	16-1	7-2	1L
Iowa State	23-3	2175	1680	495	17-0	6-3	2W
Kansas	20-6	2009	1769	240	14-1	6-5	1W
Texas Tech	19-7	2117	1881	236	14-2	5-5	1L
BYU	19-7	2230	1938	292	14-3	5-4	1L
UCF	18-7	2044	1935	109	14-3	4-4	1W
West Virginia	16-10	1809	1655	154	13-5	3-5	1L
TCU	16-10	2043	1884	159	12-5	4-5	1L
Oklahoma State	16-10	2187	2114	73	13-4	3-6	4L
Cincinnati	14-12	1879	1741	138	13-4	1-8	3W
Arizona State	14-12	2040	2046	-6	10-6	4-6	2W
Colorado	14-12	2081	2042	39	13-5	1-7	2L
Baylor	13-13	2158	1993	165	10-7	3-6	4L
Kansas State	11-15	2095	2091	4	10-7	1-8	1W
Utah	10-16	1970	2044	-74	9-6	1-10	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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