| MATCHUP | Texas Tech Red Raiders | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-6 | 13-12 |
| Spread | -8.5 -108 | +8.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -360 | +285 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-105) | Under 154.5 (-115) |
| Where | Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, AZ | |
| When | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 19-6 (9-3) this season after they defeated Arizona in overtime by a score of 78-75 in their last game. Texas Tech was tied at 32 at halftime and they just missed the game winning shot at the end of regulation, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Red Raiders shot 41% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 31 points and 13 rebounds, while Christian Anderson added 19 points and eight assists in the win.Prior to that game, Texas Tech defeated Colorado by a score of 78-44 and West Virginia by a score of 70-63. The Red Raiders have scored 82.0 points per game with 37.7 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.4 points against per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 21.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Christian Anderson is averaging 19.1 points and 7.7 assists per game for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is shooting 46.5% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this season.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 13-12 (4-8) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 85-76 in their last game. Arizona State led 39-34 at halftime and they added 46 points in the second half in the win. The Sun Devils shot 40% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Massamba Diop led ASU with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Santiago Trouet added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Arizona State lost to Colorado by a score of 78-70, but did beat Utah by a score of 71-63 before that. The Sun Devils have scored 78.7 points per game with 33.3 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.2 points against per game this season. Maurice Odum is averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 assists per game, while Massamba Diop is averaging 13.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Sun Devils. Arizona State is shooting 44.9% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Texas Tech has lost each of its last three February night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Texas Tech has lost the first half in five of its last six February night games as an AP-ranked team.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Arizona State has lost each of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won each of its last nine night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Arizona State has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents at Desert Financial Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona State’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.5).
- Texas Tech ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.9).