Texas Tech vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas Tech vs BYU

The Texas Tech Red Raiders square off against the Brigham Young Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, March 7.

We believe that Texas Tech should prove too strong for BYU. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back them and there’s plenty of juice in the +105 available.

Texas Tech Red Raiders were beaten 73-65 in their previous game, being turned over at home to TCU Horned Frogs.

Brigham Young Cougars lost on the road in their last game. Cincinnati Bearcats won 90-68.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Texas Tech and BYU saw the former win. It was a 84-71 scoreline. In the past 4 meetings between these teams, Texas Tech have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Texas Tech	22-8	2444	2167	277	16-3	6-5	1L
BYU	20-10	2532	2273	259	15-4	5-6	3L

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Texas Tech vs BYU Prediction & Picks

Approach Texas Tech vs BYU fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There are lots of reasons to support the pick that Texas Tech will win this college matchup. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get +105.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Texas Tech vs BYU stats:

• Texas Tech have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Texas Tech have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• BYU have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• BYU have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• BYU have lost their last 3 games.
• BYU have lost their last 4 games against Texas Tech.

Texas Tech Moneyline Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 48.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s a chance to back Texas Tech at bigger odds on the spread. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas Tech 80 - 76 BYU

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Red Raiders to achieve a 80-76 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Texas Tech vs BYU 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.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Brigham Young Cougars at -127 whereas Texas Tech are +105. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 56% chance of success.

1.5 is the spread and 159.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -110.

College basketball fans are spoiled for choice with the wide range of team props and game lines available for every matchup on the schedule. Visit the top sportsbooks to find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Texas Tech

+105

BYU

-127

Point Spread

Texas Tech +1.5

-102

BYU -1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 159.5

-110

Over 159.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Texas Tech Stats

Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 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 79.90 pts and allowed 85.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.70 pts and allowed 78.70 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	28-2	2598	2047	551	18-1	10-1	5W
Houston	25-5	2325	1870	455	18-2	7-3	2W
Iowa State	24-6	2449	1973	476	17-1	7-5	2L
Texas Tech	22-8	2444	2167	277	16-3	6-5	1L
Kansas	21-9	2267	2063	204	15-2	6-7	2L
TCU	20-10	2343	2149	194	14-5	6-5	4W
UCF	20-10	2466	2365	101	14-5	6-5	3L
BYU	20-10	2532	2273	259	15-4	5-6	3L
Oklahoma State	18-12	2526	2476	50	14-4	4-8	1W
West Virginia	18-13	2166	2004	162	15-5	3-8	1W
Cincinnati	17-13	2212	2025	187	15-4	2-9	2W
Colorado	17-13	2397	2361	36	15-5	2-8	1W
Arizona State	16-14	2329	2329	0	12-6	4-8	2W
Baylor	15-15	2462	2311	151	11-8	4-7	1L
Kansas State	12-18	2370	2410	-40	11-8	1-10	1W
Utah	10-20	2238	2357	-119	9-9	1-11	4L

• 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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