Kansas vs Texas Tech Prediction 2/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Kansas Jayhawks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Monday in college basketball action from the United Supermarkets Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders prediction.

Kansas Jayhawks Recap

The Kansas Jayhawks come into this game looking to add on to their 90-82 win over BYU last time out to improve to 16-5 thi season. After this game, Kansas will head home for a game against Utah.

Jayhawks Win 5 In A Row

Darryn Peterson has 21.3 PPG and 4.5 RPG in 11 games plays and Tre White has 14.8 PPG with 7.2 RPG and 2.3 APG. Flory Bidunga has 14.5 PPG with a team-high 8.9 RPG and Melvin Council Jr. has 13.7 PPG with 4.7 RPG and a team-high 5.2 APG to lead the Jayhawks in assists and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Kansas up to this point in the year. Bryson Tiller also has 9 PPG with 5.8 RPG as well so far this season for Kansas. As a team, Kansas is averaging 78.8 PPG on 47.9% shooting from the field, 36.5% from three and 75.7% from the foul line this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Recap

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game looking to bounce back from their 88-80 loss at the hands of UCF last time out to sit at 16-5 this season. After this game, Texas Tech will head on the road for a game against West Virginia.

Red Raiders Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped

JT Toppin leads the Red Raiders in scoring and rebounding with 22.4 PPG and 10.9 RPG along with 2.1 APG while Christian Anderson has 19.6 PPG with 3.4 RPG and team-highs of 7.5 APG and 1.4 SPG. Donovan Atwell has 12.1 PPG with 3.1 RPG while LeJuan Watts has 12.7 PPG with 6.2 RPG and 2.7 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Texas Tech up to this point in the year. Jaylen Petty has 9.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG and 2.1 APG as well on the year. As a team, Texas Tech is averaging 84 PPG on 47.5% shooting from the field, 39.1% from three and 70.6% from the foul line this season.

Kansas Jayhawks @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends: February 2, 2026

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won each of its last 12 games at United Supermarkets Arena.
• Kansas has lost each of its last four February road games as an AP-ranked team.
• Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at United Supermarkets Arena.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last eight night games.
• Texas Tech has lost seven of its last eight night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Kansas has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Texas Tech’s last seven home games against Kansas have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Ten of Kansas’ last 11 night games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Texas Tech ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
• Texas Tech ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Kansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
• Kansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.7%).

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction

I’m backing Texas Tech here. I think that Texas Tech off of a loss is hard enough to go against, but at home with Kansas coming off of a big win I think is going to bite even harder for the Jayhawks here. All in all, I expect the Red Raiders to get the win and cover here so give me Texas Tech.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Texas Tech -4.5