Texas Tech vs TCU Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Tech vs TCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  February 18th, at the Schollmaier Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Red Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Horned Frogs’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas Tech and TCU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Red Raiders and Horned Frogs. 

Texas Tech Just Keeps Winning

Texas Tech just keeps winning games and they have all kinds of confidence coming into this game. Two games ago against Arizona State, Texas Tech won 111-106, and in the last game against Oklahoma State, they won 93-55. In the second half against Oklahoma State, they scored 50 points. JT Toppin had a huge game putting up 32 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. This is one of the more balanced offenses in college basketball. 

Texas Tech comes into this game with a 20-5 record overall and they have gone 14-11 against the spread. Away from home this season, they have gone 6-1. Texas Tech is averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 51st. Toppin has been the top player averaging 17.2 points while shooting 57.2 percent from the field. 

Why Texas Tech Will Beat TCU

• Texas Tech has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.

TCU Heating Up?

TCU seems to be heating up a little bit, but it was against two of the lesser teams in the Big 12. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, they won 73-72, and in the last game against Arizona State, they were able to secure a 74–70 victory. At halftime, they were up 38-31 and they held on in the second half for the win. TCU shot 44.2 percent from the field but only 25 percent from behind the three-point line. They also hit 23 of their 31 free throws. Jace Posey put up 20 points and six rebounds. 

TCU sits with a 14-111 record overall, and they have gone 9-16 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 12-2. TCU is averaging 68.2 points, while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 319th in the league while the defense is ranked 69th. Noah Reynolds has been the top player for TCU this season averaging 12.8 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. TCU will meet Cincinnati, West Virginia, UCF, Baylor, and Colorado after this game.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of TCU’s last nine games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Each of Texas Tech’s last four road games has produced a total of 148+ points.

Texas Tech vs TCU Prediction

Yes TCU is 12-2 straight up at home, but I just don’t trust them here against Texas Tech. The Red Raiders offense is elite, averaging 82.4 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. TCU’s offense isn’t as balanced as this Red Raiders offense is, and that will end up being the difference here as Texas Tech is going to end up cruising. Back Texas Tech to win this game and cover the spread here.