Texas Tech's JT Toppin looks to pass against Arkansas during a non-conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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Northern Colorado vs Texas Tech Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Northern Colorado Bears Texas Tech Red Raiders
Team Records 9-1 7-3
Spread +25.5 -115 -25.5 -105
Moneyline +2000 -6500
Total Over 153.5 (-110) Under 153.5 (-110)
Where United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX
When Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time 08:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the United Supermarkets Arena. Here’s a Northern Colorado vs Texas Tech Prediction. This article will include a Northern Colorado vs Texas Tech Pick.

Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview

The Northern Colorado Bears beat Omaha and South Dakota, and they play Denver next. Northern Colorado has won 9 of its last 10 games.

The Northern Colorado Bears are averaging 87.4 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Quinn Denker is averaging 17.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Brock Wisne is averaging 14.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Zach Bloch is the third double-digit scorer and Ibu Yamazaki is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Northern Colorado Bears are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Colorado Bears are allowing 24.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat LSU, lost to Arkansas, and they play Duke next. Texas Tech has won 5 of its last 7 games.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 81.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 21.8 points and 2.1 assists, while Christian Anderson is averaging 19.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. LeJuan Watts is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Atwell is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

  • Texas Tech has won each of its last 44 games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
  • Northern Colorado has lost each of its last nine road games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • Northern Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

  • Northern Colorado has won each of its last six night games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Northern Colorado’s last seven Tuesday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
  • Five of Texas Tech’s last six games against the Big Sky Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Texas Tech ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.5).
  • Texas Tech ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
  • Northern Colorado ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.0).
  • Northern Colorado ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (59.4%).

Northern Colorado vs Texas Tech Prediction

Texas Tech obviously has the athletes to blow this game out of the water, but it’s also a tough spot after playing LSU and Arkansas, and having Duke on deck. Also, Northern Colorado can score the ball, and that includes scoring 89 or more points in 5 of its last 10 games. Northern Colorado shoots a strong percentage across the board and is 5-2 ATS on the season. If Northern Colorado continues to shoot these percentages, it has a chance to put a scare into Texas Tech. Could be a competitive game. Give me the points with Northern Colorado.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Northern Colorado +23.5

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