Nov 4, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) dribbles the ball against Lindenwood Lions forward Todd Bieg (25) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
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Sam Houston State vs Texas Tech Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Bearkats Sam Houston State Red Raiders Texas Tech
Team Records 1-0 1-0
Where United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX
When Friday, November 7, 2025
Time 08:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Sam Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 98-60 win at home against Lindenwood. The Red Raiders shot 40.2% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, while the Lions shot with 31.1% from the field and 23.8% from downtown. They made 65.2% of their free throws and grabbed 59 rebounds, while dishing out 20 assists and committing 7 turnovers. They had 24 fast break points and 26 points in the paint.

Marial Akuentok, Nolan Groves, Tyeree Bryan, Donovan Atwell and Christian Anderson were the starting five for Texas Tech, with Anderson being the top scorer with 34 points and 7 rebounds, while shooting 47.8% from the field. Donovan Atwell followed with 22 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting 46.2% from the field. Nolan Groves added 7 points and 16 rebounds.

Sam Houston Bearkats Preview

The Sam Houston Bearkats have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 95-59 win at home against LeTourneau. The Bearkats shot 44.7% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, while the Yellow Jackets shot with 23.8% from the field and 24.1% from downtown. They made 84.0% of their free throws and grabbed 59 rebounds, while dishing out 19 assists and committing 11 turnovers. They had 30 fast break points and 56 points in the paint.

Veljko Ilic, Po’Boigh King, Kashie Natt, Justin Begg and Damon Nicholas Jr. were the starting five for Sam Houston, with Nicholas Jr. being the top scorer with 12 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Po’Boigh King followed with 11 points and 0 rebounds, while shooting 30.0% from the field. Veljko Ilic added 9 points and 7 rebounds.

Sam Houston State Bearkats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends: November 7, 2025


Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

  • Texas Tech has won each of its last 63 night games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.
  • Sam Houston State has lost each of its last eight Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at United Supermarkets Arena.

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

  • Sam Houston State has won four of its last five night games.

Sam Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction

In this Sam Houston vs Texas Tech Prediction, Texas Tech is coming as -27.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off victories in their opening games of the season, as Texas Tech won easily by 38 points and will play again at home, while San Houston won by 36 points and are playing their first road game. Texas Tech was the superior team last season, ranking on the top-30 of the country offensively and on the top-70 defensively, winning by an average of 12.4 points per game and they will have no problem dominating Sam Houston at home. Take Texas Tech and lay the points at home in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Texas Tech -27.5

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