Texas Tech Red Raiders
Basketball NCAAB Benchmark International Arena Sun 22 Mar 20:45
Alabama Crimson Tide
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  4. Player Props
  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 20:45 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 3-0 306 228 78 3-0 0-0 3W
Texas Tech 2-0 152 100 52 2-0 0-0 2W
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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 NCAA Tournament 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 Pick

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 -108 that Alabama land victory, with Texas Tech alternatively at -111. The sportsbook traders give the Red Raiders a 53% probability of success.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 164.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 164.5 can find odds of -110 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
Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-111
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LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-118
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Amari Allen (Alabama)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-103
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Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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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.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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  • 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
Texas 3-0 300 171 129 3-0 0-0 3W
LSU 3-0 282 158 124 3-0 0-0 3W
Texas A&M 3-0 309 200 109 3-0 0-0 3W
Mississippi State 3-0 286 189 97 3-0 0-0 3W
Alabama 3-0 306 228 78 3-0 0-0 3W
Florida 3-0 246 196 50 2-0 1-0 3W
Georgia 3-0 249 211 38 3-0 0-0 3W
Ole Miss 2-0 191 118 73 2-0 0-0 2W
Vanderbilt 2-0 167 98 69 2-0 0-0 2W
Auburn 2-0 167 112 55 2-0 0-0 2W
Tennessee 2-0 160 106 54 2-0 0-0 2W
Kentucky 2-0 174 137 37 2-0 0-0 2W
South Carolina 2-0 159 123 36 2-0 0-0 2W
Missouri 2-1 291 198 93 2-1 0-0 1W
Oklahoma 2-1 229 197 32 2-1 0-0 2W
Arkansas 1-1 178 152 26 1-0 0-1 1L
Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UCF 3-0 259 239 20 3-0 0-0 3W
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
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
  • 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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