| MATCHUP | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +26.5 -110 | -26.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bethune-Cookman vs Texas Tech Prediction
In this Bethune-Cookman vs Texas Tech Prediction, Texas Tech is coming as -26.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, as Texas Tech destroyed Jackson State by 34 points at home, while Bethune-Cookman lost by 9 on the road and will play their second straight game on the road to start the season. Texas Tech was very strong at home last season and they played amazing defense in their season opener, while having won both head-to-head meetings against Bethune-Cookman by 33 and 35 points, covering the spread in both. Texas Tech is projected as #19 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, while Bethune-Cookman is projected as #252, so the value here lies with the superior home team. Take Texas Tech and lay the points at home in this one.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 76-42 home win against Jackson State and will face Illinois and Stonehill next.
Offensively, they are averaging 76.0 points per game (ranking 190th in the nation), while allowing 42.0 points per game defensively (6th). They have a 107.5 offensive rating (ranking 188th) and a 59.4 defensive rating (9th). The Red Raiders are shooting 45.5% from the field (ranking 181st in the nation) and 23.3% from beyond the arc (294th), while grabbing 37.0 rebounds per game (189th in the nation) and averaging 14.0 assists per game (183rd). They have 3.0 blocks per game (179th in the nation) and 12.0 steals per game (48th).
Damarion Dennis leads Texas Tech in scoring, averaging 22.0 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field, adding 3.0 rebounds. Cruz Davis follows with 15.0 ppg on 71.4% shooting from the field and 6.0 rebounds per game, while Josiah Moseley adds 13.0 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-0 away record. They are coming off a 70-79 road loss to Furman and will face Grand Canyon and San Diego State next.
Offensively, they are averaging 70.0 points per game (ranking 240th in the nation), while allowing 79.0 points per game defensively (241st). They have a 103.8 offensive rating (ranking 214th) and a 117.2 defensive rating (270th). The Wildcats are shooting 43.1% from the field (ranking 216th in the nation) and 42.1% from beyond the arc (64th), while grabbing 29.0 rebounds per game (296th in the nation) and averaging 5.0 assists per game (343rd). They have 4.0 blocks per game (122nd in the nation) and 9.0 steals per game (118th).
Mari Jordan leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, averaging 22.0 ppg on 63.6% shooting from the field, adding 4.0 rebounds. Jameel Morris and Jaylen Jones each follow with 9.0 ppg; Morris adds 2 rebounds and Jones adds 3 rebounds per game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends: November 5, 2026
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 47 games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at United Supermarkets Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (2.0).
- Texas Tech ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.29).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.0).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.0).