Texas Tech Red Raiders
Basketball NCAAB Benchmark International Arena Sun 22 Mar 21:45
Alabama Crimson Tide
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  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas Tech vs Alabama

No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders square off against No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in this NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, with tip-off scheduled for 21:45 on Sunday, March 22.

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

We’re not sure that Texas Tech and Alabama will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -105 that there are Under 165.5 points.

Both Programs Advanced Comfortably

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-10, 3rd in Big 12) cruised past the Akron Zips 91-71 in the First Round.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (24-9, 2nd in SEC) had no issues in the First Round, rolling to a 90–70 win over the Hofstra Pride.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Alabama 23-9 2935 2671 264 15-6 8-3 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
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Texas Tech vs Alabama Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Texas Tech vs Alabama betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -105 for Under 165.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value in this college contest. Our prediction is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Texas Tech vs Alabama stats:

  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Texas Tech games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Texas Tech games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Texas Tech games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Alabama games.
  • The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Alabama games.

Under 165.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Anderson Under 7.5 Assists -130 BetMGM logo

Christian Anderson (Texas Tech) can be wagered to total Under 7.5 assists at -130. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that he will fall short of the line.

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Amari Allen Under 11.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Amari Allen (Alabama) can be wagered to score Under 11.5 points at -110. In our opinion, he might fall short when it comes to Player Points as we don’t think he will cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 165.5
Spread Alabama -1.5
Player Assists Christian Anderson Under 7.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 165.5 on the total, Alabama to cover the -1.5 spread and Christian Anderson (Texas Tech) to get Under 7.5 assists.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas Tech Texas Tech logo 77 - 81 Alabama logo Alabama

the Crimson Tide are available at massive odds to register a 81-77 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Texas Tech vs Alabama 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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books

There are betting odds of -114 that Alabama land victory, with Texas Tech alternatively at -105. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 165.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 165.5 can find odds of -105 available.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds
Labaron Philon Jr. Favorite to Score the Most Points

Labaron Philon Jr. is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)
Over 25.5
-120
Under 25.5
-110
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Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
Over 21.5
-125
Under 21.5
-105
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Donovan Atwell (Texas Tech)
Over 15.5
-125
Under 15.5
-105
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LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech)
Over 14.5
-105
Under 14.5
-125
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Player Assists
Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-130
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Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-125
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Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-135
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Amari Allen (Alabama)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+105
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Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+110
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
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  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
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NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 26-7 2864 2376 488 18-3 8-4 1L
Arkansas 26-8 3058 2723 335 20-3 6-5 5W
Vanderbilt 26-8 2936 2557 379 15-3 11-5 1L
Alabama 23-9 2935 2671 264 15-6 8-3 1L
Georgia 22-10 2874 2533 341 15-6 7-4 1L
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
Texas A&M 21-11 2807 2546 261 14-5 7-6 1L
Missouri 20-12 2549 2411 138 15-4 5-8 3L
Kentucky 21-13 2746 2510 236 16-6 5-7 1L
Texas 18-14 2681 2458 223 13-7 5-7 3L
Oklahoma 19-15 2813 2621 192 13-5 6-10 1L
Auburn 17-16 2730 2620 110 14-6 3-10 1L
LSU 15-17 2606 2512 94 10-9 5-8 4L
Ole Miss 15-20 2656 2664 -8 9-9 6-11 1L
Mississippi State 13-19 2484 2618 -134 9-10 4-9 6L
South Carolina 13-19 2398 2447 -49 11-8 2-11 1L
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
  • 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