Utah vs Texas Tech Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Utah vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 8-8 (0-3) this season after they lost to BYU by a score of 89-84 in their last game. Utah trailed 45-43 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 46% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Terrence Brown led Utah with 25 points and five assists, while Don McHenry added 21 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Utah lost to Colorado by a score of 85-73 and Arizona by a score of 97-78. The Utes have scored 80.6 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.7 points against per game this season. Terrence Brown is averaging 21.6 points and 4.1 assists per game, while Don McHenry is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Utes. Utah is shooting 46.4% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 12-4 (2-1) this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Texas Tech led 43-27 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-30 in the second half in the close loss. The Red Raiders shot 41% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. Donovan Atwell led Texas Tech with 17 points and four assists, while JT Toppin added 16 points and 13 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Texas Tech lost to Houston by a score of 69-65, but did beat Oklahoma State by a score of 102-80 before that. The Red Raiders have scored 83.1 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.2 points against per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 20.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Christian Anderson is averaging 19.3 points and 7.2 assists per game for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is shooting 46.5% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won each of its last 15 night games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah has lost each of its last eight road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Utah has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Utah Utes will win

• Texas Tech has lost six of its last seven January night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-seven of Texas Tech’s last 31 night games against the Big 12 Conference at United Supermarkets Arena have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Six of Utah’s last seven night games have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Utah vs Texas Tech Prediction 

Utah comes into this matchup looking to snap a four game losing streak, but they will be on the road for this one. The Utes have allowed at least 85 points in three straight games and they are allowing nearly 81 points against per game this season. Texas Tech has won four of their last five games, but barely got by Colorado last time out. The Red Raiders are the much better defensive team and I think that will be the difference. Take Texas Tech to win and cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Texas Tech -17.5