Baylor Bears (14-7) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-4)
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders February 4 2025 – With the impending arrival of February, the Bears of Baylor with an impressive record of 14-7 are preparing to square off against the mighty Red Raiders of Texas Tech with their phenomenal record of 17-4 this season. The match will be competitive as both teams strive to strengthen their position in the NCAA tournament. Featured in the lively United Supermarkets Arena, this showdown will be one to monitor closely on Tuesday.
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders February 4 2025 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | United Supermarkets Arena |
| TV: | ESP2 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Baylor | +285 | +8.5 (-110) | Over 140.5 (-110) |
| Texas Tech | -350 | -8.5 (-110) | Under 140.5 (-110) |
The betting odds strongly tip in favor of Texas Tech, with an -8.5 spread and -350 moneyline suggesting they are expected to win by a large margin at home. As for the spread, Baylor is at +285, which makes them the underdogs, but they still have a shot at the game. The total points for this game have been set at 140.5, meaning that it is expected to be a high-scoring game given the offensive potential of both teams.
Norchad Omier (Forward) vs. JT Toppin (Forward)
Norchad Omier has been vital to Baylor’s success as he plays an average of 29.2 minutes each game and scores 15.4 points while also pulling down 10.3 rebounds. His effectiveness from the field (55.7%) along with his paint presence has been instrumental for the Bears. With Omier’s ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor, he will be important especially against a strong home team like Texas Tech.
On the other side of the court, JT Toppin of Texas tries to match Omier’s impact by scoring an average of 15.4 points while shooting a superb 55.8 percent from the floor, and snagging 8.4 rebounds. He has seemed to make his mark more as a scorer from inside the paint as opposed to outside which explains his poor showing from three-point range. His contribution is essential in improving against the defense put forth by Baylor and by doing that Texas Tech would have another home win.
Baylor Bears Stats Analysis: A Tale of Two Extremes
Baylor last faced Kansas and logged an uplifting 81-70 win, however they previously fell to BYU 89-93 in a past high-scoring contest. From this, it can be discerned that Baylor can score extra efficiently, but it also raises some alarms for other reasons when evaluating them in high-stakes scenarios. Barring these factors, Baylor Sports assures us of their impressive performance capabilities by scoring 80.4 points on average along with remarkable shooting accuracy of 46.1% from the field.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats Analysis: Dominance at Home
Texas Tech’s most recent contests, particularly the thrilling 82-81 victory against Houston and a leisurely 71-57 in TCU, showcase their grit and efficiency, particularly in their home games where they hold a 12-2 SU record. With an average of 81.4 points scored and shooting an impressive 48.8% from the field, the Red Raiders have always performed better than their rivals on their court. Additionally, their marginally better three-point shooting (38.2%) than Baylor’s should also be a factor in this contest
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor’s last 6 games.
Baylor are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
Baylor are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Texas Tech.
Baylor are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Baylor are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games played in February.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends
Texas Tech are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 6 games.
Texas Tech are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 5 games against Baylor.
Texas Tech are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games at home.
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Previews
From the recent data and trends, Texas Tech seems likely to take advantage of the team’s home performance. On the other hand, Baylor is well known as an upset team and should not be overlooked during hard-fought matches. Considering the rivalry between the two teams, the spread seems slightly too large for such a matchup. Baylor, for instance, has chances of covering the spread if they control the pace of the game and limit turnovers.
On the other hand, a single head-to-head match may be too small of a sample size to dismiss the over/under season average. The strongest bets seem to be Texas Tech winning the game but Baylor may be plausible in covering the spread. The total points probably have better odds leaning towards the OVER and bet from the history and the level of both teams’ performance and matchups.
Score Prediction: Texas Tech 76, Baylor 70.
