Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-4) vs. Arizona Wildcats (16-6)
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona Wildcats February 8 2025 – While we draw nearer to the end of the NCAA Men’s Basketball season, particularly with getting ever closer to the March Madness stage, there seems to be an interesting contest at the McKale Memorial Center that needs to be highlighted. The Texas Tech Red Raiders, boasting an 18 wins and 4 losses record, are set to clash with the Arizona Wildcats which managed to earn a respectable 16 wins and 6 losses during the season. There is a strong chance that this could be the grounds for attaining the better seed during the March Madness contest.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona Wildcats February 8 2025 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET |
| Where: | McKale Memorial Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Texas Tech | +125 | +2.5 (-102) | Over 150.5 (-110) |
| Arizona | -150 | -2.5 (-120) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
In this tension filled contest between the two, the Wildcats seem to have an edge since they are playing at home and the spread is set at -2.5. The Texas Tech team is, however, close behind and with the total set at 150.5, bettors will pay very close attention to whether the combined score is high enough to hit the over.
Chance McMillian (Guard) vs. Caleb Love (Guard)
Chance McMillian has proved to be a vital player for Texas Tech this season having played all 22 games, averaging 33.6 minutes on the court. Texas Tech has enjoyed McMillian’s impressive stat line of almost 15.5 points scored on the game along with a fielding percentage of 53.2%. Texas Tech’s success is in large contributing to Austin’s efficiency. Hitting 45.5% of his triples, McMillain will give Arizona a hard time having to manage him on the offensive end.
Caleb Love is Arizona’s top scorer with 16.3 points per game. Has decent hear on the ball, and averages 1.5 steals per game. His field goal percentage does sit at a low 39.1%. Lucky for the Wildcats, Love’s ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities at 86.9% is good for the offense. Love will be important in the execution of the game against Texas Tech to ensure that the defense is well-managed.
Texas Tech’s Offensive Powerhouse: A Closer Look
The Red Raiders of Texas Tech have shown their offensive strength lately by beating Baylor 73-59 and edging past Houston 82-81. These games show they can dictate the rhythm and finish tight matches which will be critical against a solid Arizona team. Their overall team stats confirm their efficiency and versatility on the court as they average 81 points per game and shoot 48.3% from the field.
Arizona’s Home Court Dominance: Unpacking the Stats
Arizona has performed strongly at home, showcasing their prowess with recent victories against BYU (85-74) and Arizona State (81-72). Texas Tech doesn’t seem far away as well. Wildcats remain ahead of the pack while having a decent scoring average of 82.9 points per match. With a solid defense that places them at 6th in the league in rebounds with 40.6 per game, it gives them additional chances to score, which is important in a situation which looks as like it will be heatedly contested.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends
Texas Tech are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech’s last 7 games.
Texas Tech are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Texas Tech are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Texas Tech are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
Arizona are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Arizona are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Arizona are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Texas Tech vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Previews
Following the current trends on the betting lines can create excitement. As we mentioned previously, Arizona has an advantage as the home team but we feel that Texas Tech has shown promise lately and combined with McMillian’s hot shooting gives them a chance. Taking the over on total points seems wise based on both team’s current trending scoring.
This game looks like it will be a showdown with both teams doing their best to score. When making prop bets, it makes sense to choose McMillian for over on points and Love for over on assists. Because of their exceptional performance in the past seasons, Arizona looks to be the best pick when betting against the spread. Also, Arizona is likely to win this game, but the margin will not be that high.
Score Prediction: Arizona 82, Texas Tech 78.
