Texas Tech vs Colorado Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Oct 2026
Texas Tech vs Colorado Predictions
There’s a strong case for taking the -110 that Texas Tech can overcome the -12.5 when they go up against Colorado. The Raiders should be capable of a big victory and that means we’re backing them against the spread.
Get our expert Texas Tech vs Colorado picks, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Each section provides a complete breakdown of the wagers.
Texas Tech vs Colorado Preview
No. 12 Texas Tech squares off against Colorado in this Week 5 matchup at Folsom Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 3.
Texas Tech takes its Big 12 ambitions to Boulder for its first conference road test of the season. The Red Raiders are making their first trip to Colorado since 2010, adding some intrigue as they put their national standing to the test away from home against the Buffaloes.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 4-0 this season after making it four straight wins with a 49-14 home victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats. Quarterback Will Hammond threw for 224 yards and a touchdown despite three interceptions, while Cameron Dickey led the ground game with 91 yards and two touchdowns. Texas Tech finished with 470 total yards.
The Colorado Buffaloes are 2-2 after suffering their second straight defeat in a 23-13 road loss to the Baylor Bears. Wide receiver Joseph Williams delivered the standout performance with a career-high 11 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown, while Colorado’s defense kept the Buffaloes within striking distance before Baylor pulled away in the fourth quarter.
H2H: Colorado 41-27 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Colorado won the last meeting against Texas Tech, earning a 41-27 victory at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Buffaloes have won three of the past four matchups between the teams.
Quarterbacks
Will Hammond
Isaac Wilson
Best Bet
Our bet is the big favorites on the spread. Back them off -12.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that Texas Tech can cover the line in this college football matchup.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
Texas Tech -12.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Will Hammond (Texas Tech) at -114 to exceed 235.5 passing yards. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.
You can back Coy Eakin (Colorado) at -114 to exceed 44.5 receiving yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this Player Receiving Yards pick.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Texas Tech to cover the -12.5 spread, Over 50.5 on the total and Will Hammond (Texas Tech) to go Over 235.5 passing yards.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
34
-
20
Colorado
We’re going for Texas Tech to claim a 34-20 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.
Texas Tech vs Colorado 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 -556. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this college game. Colorado are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +400.
There is a spread of 13.5 and total points has a line of 50.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 50.5 at -110.
College football fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top betting sites and find the best value picks.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Colorado Count Six Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Colorado owns a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 32.00 points per contest while yielding 23.40.
Texas Tech has strung together three road victories in a row. The Raiders have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 35.70 points per contest while yielding 23.50.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O50.5 | U50.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado Home Stats |
6-4 | 55.40 | 32.00 | 23.40 | 6 | 4 | |
 Texas Tech Away Stats |
7-3 | 59.20 | 35.70 | 23.50 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
- U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats
Colorado Buffaloes Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 48.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 59.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 50.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.80 pts and allowed 14.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 35.70 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 50.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 50.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.70 pts and allowed 31.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.50 pts and allowed 24.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
4 | 0 | 149 | 57 | 92 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
|
Texas Tech
|
5 | 0 | 174 | 81 | 93 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Baylor
|
4 | 1 | 174 | 71 | 103 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Utah
|
4 | 0 | 173 | 41 | 132 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Oklahoma State
|
3 | 1 | 149 | 79 | 70 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Arizona
|
4 | 1 | 162 | 83 | 79 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 1 | 169 | 116 | 53 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Houston
|
4 | 1 | 205 | 99 | 106 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Iowa State
|
3 | 2 | 168 | 106 | 62 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
UCF
|
3 | 2 | 162 | 88 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
2 | 2 | 133 | 127 | 6 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
3 | 1 | 162 | 61 | 101 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
3 | 2 | 187 | 144 | 43 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
Kansas
|
2 | 2 | 144 | 68 | 76 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1W |
|
Colorado
|
2 | 3 | 93 | 127 | -34 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 3L |
TCU
|
2 | 3 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 2L |
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