Utah vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Utah vs Texas Tech
The Utah Utes square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, January 14.
We’re predicting that Texas Tech will be superior to Utah and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -17.5. Take the -110 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.
Utah Utes lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Brigham Young Cougars 89-84.
Texas Tech Red Raiders won their last game 73-71. This was a road victory against Colorado Buffaloes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Texas Tech triumphed 93-65 when they last played Utah.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Tech
|
22-9 | 2520 | 2249 | 271 | 16-3 | 6-6 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
Utah vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
Head into Utah vs Texas Tech with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Game Prediction
Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -17.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -110 that Texas Tech win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Utah vs Texas Tech stats:
Texas Tech -17.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Don McHenry (Utah) can be wagered to total Over 1.5 assists at +175. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.
Latest Don McHenry Player Prop Odds
LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech) is available at -130 to register Under 3.5 assists. It might well be the case that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists bet is appealing.
Latest LeJuan Watts Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Texas Tech -17.5 on the spread, Under 160.5 and Don McHenry (Utah) to get Over 1.5 assists.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
67
-
87
Texas Tech
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Red Raiders to record a 87-67 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Utah 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Texas Tech a 97% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -3333 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Utah, you will find +1200 about the underdogs.
The spread is 17.5 and the total points line is currently 159.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 159.5 can get -110.
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JT Toppin is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 20.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Utah Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 158.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 81.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.80 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
29-2 | 2687 | 2126 | 561 | 18-1 | 11-1 | 6W |
Houston
|
26-5 | 2407 | 1945 | 462 | 18-2 | 8-3 | 3W |
Iowa State
|
26-6 | 2626 | 2080 | 546 | 19-1 | 7-5 | 2W |
|
Texas Tech
|
22-9 | 2520 | 2249 | 271 | 16-3 | 6-6 | 2L |
Kansas
|
22-9 | 2371 | 2148 | 223 | 16-2 | 6-7 | 1W |
BYU
|
23-10 | 2787 | 2488 | 299 | 17-4 | 6-6 | 3W |
TCU
|
22-10 | 2511 | 2300 | 211 | 16-5 | 6-5 | 6W |
UCF
|
21-10 | 2532 | 2430 | 102 | 15-5 | 6-5 | 1W |
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
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