| MATCHUP | Cincinnati Bearcats | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 20-7 |
| Spread | +6.5 -112 | -6.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-110) | Under 142.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat Utah and Kansas, and they play Oklahoma State next. Cincinnati has won 4 straight games.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 72.7 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Baba Miller is averaging 13.9 points and 3.4 assists, while Moustapha Thiam is averaging 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds. Day Day Thomas is the third double-digit scorer, and Jizzle James is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Kansas State and lost to Arizona State, and they play Iowa State next. Texas Tech has won 9 of its last 12 games.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 82.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 21.8 points and 2.1 assists, while Christian Anderson is averaging 19.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Donovan Atwell is the third double-digit scorer, and LeJuan Watts is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 17 night games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cincinnati has lost four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in four of its last five road night games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
- Texas Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four February night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Texas Tech’s last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Eight of Cincinnati’s last 10 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.2).
- Texas Tech ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
- Cincinnati ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (67.0).
- Cincinnati ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.9).
Cincinnati vs Texas Tech Prediction
Texas Tech is going to be favored at home for obvious reasons, but it’s going to be interesting to see how it performs against better competition without Toppin. Beating up on Kansas State is one thing. Cincinnati is playing its best ball of the season with four straight wins, which include a road beatdown of Kansas. Potential look-ahead spot for Texas Tech with Iowa State on deck. Give me the points with the Bearcats.