Texas Tech vs Kansas Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Texas Tech vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 21-7 (12-5) this year after they lost to Houston by a score of 69-61 in their last game. Texas Tech trailed 33-30 at halftime and they only scored 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Red Raiders shot 29.8% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Elijah Hawkins added 14 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Red Raiders defeated West Virginia by a score of 73-51, but did lose to TCU by a score of 69-66 before that. Texas Tech has won three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Big 12 standings with a 12-5 record. Texas Tech has scored 80.7 points per game and they have allowed 66.6 points against per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 17.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, while Chance McMillian is averaging 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Texas Tech is shooting 47.5% from the field, 76.8% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 19-9 (10-7) this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 71-64 in their last game. Kansas led 37-32 at halftime and held Colorado to just 32 points in the second half in the win. The Jayhawks shot 49.1% from the field, 23.1% on three pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with 32 points and 13 rebounds, while KJ Adams Jr. added 15 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 96-64, but did lose to BYU by a score of 91-57 before that. Kansas has won three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Big 12 standings with a 10-7 record. Kansas has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points against per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.3% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why Texas Tech will beat Kansas 

• Texas Tech has won each of its last five day games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Texas Tech’s last eight road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Each of Kansas’ last four day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.

Texas Tech vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup looking to win their third straight game and they will be at home for this contest. The Jayhawks have had some struggles over the last few weeks, but they have been decent at home this year. Texas Tech is ranked #10 in the country, but they have lost two of their last three games. The Red Raiders are scoring over 80 points per game and they are near the top of the Big 12 standings, but they haven’t played very well in four of their last six games. This would be a huge win for Kansas if they can get it, but they have been way too inconsistent over the last few weeks for me to back them against a good Texas Tech team. Take the Red Raiders in this game.