West Virginia vs Texas Tech Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a West Virginia vs Texas Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the United Supermarkets Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mountaineers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Raiders’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving West Virginia

-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas Tech and West Virginia

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

This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. 

Why Isn’t Texas Tech Getting More Attention?

When people talk about the Big 12, the first thought is Iowa State and Houston, but Texas Tech should be getting more attention. Even though they lost the last game against TCU, which was a shock to many, this is still one of the best teams in the country. Texas Tech managed only 66 points against TCU, and that type of offensive output can’t happen again. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, Texas Tech scored 93 points; they need to get that type of scoring output back. 

The Red Raiders have gone 11-4 in conference play, which is 3rd best in the Big 12. Texas Tech’s offense averages 81.8 points per game, and in the games the team has struggled, it’s usually the offense that has let them down. The offensive rating is 9th best in all of college basketball, and this team has too many scoring options. No one has been able to slow down JT Toppin this season, and he’s averaging 17.1 points while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Three different players are averaging at least 15 points. The best chance to succeed in this game is to push the pace. 

Why Texas Tech Will Beat West Virginia

• West Virginia has lost each of its last 15 Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
• Texas Tech has won 35 of its last 38 games at United Supermarkets Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
• West Virginia has lost the first half in 14 of its last 15 Saturday day road games against Conference opponents.

Can West Virginia Pick Up Signature Win?

West Virginia had lost two games in a row heading into the last game against the Cincinnati Bearcats. West Virginia didn’t do anything spectacular on the offensive end, but they gave up only 59 points and ended up winning by three. They allowed Cincinnati only to shoot seven free throws, and keeping Texas Tech off the free-throw line will be key. Amani Hansberry was the difference maker, putting up 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. 

WVU overall sits with a 16-10 record, but away from home, they have gone only 3-5. The offense for this team isn’t elite, so to succeed, they have to lean on the defense. They are giving up 64.2 points per game, which is 19th. Injuries have taken a nasty toll on this season. Tucker DeVries was averaging 14.9 points before he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Javon Small is remarkable, but if this team wants to make a run, they need a genuine second offensive threat to step up. 

Why West Virginia Will Beat Texas Tech

• West Virginia has won five of its last six day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

West Virginia vs Texas Tech Prediction

Texas Tech knows that to find success here, they want to push the pace. As much as West Virginia wants to drag the pace down and make this a grind-it-out type of game, they aren’t going to dictate that. Even against a good defensive team, Texas Tech will run up the score. Are they going to get over their season average of 81.8? Maybe not, but they are going to score plenty. Much like has been the case this season, their defense is going to struggle. They will have various issues covering Javon Small, who might go off for 30. Back the over.