Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup features the No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-8) and No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) to determine which of the teams is heading to the West regional final when it tips off on Thursday at Chase Center, beginning at 10:09 p.m. ET, airing on TBS.
The Red Raiders are a 5.5-point favorite against the Razorbacks when the Red Raiders and the Razorbacks square off. The over/under for the game is 148.5.
Keep scrolling to get all the information before placing bets on the Texas Tech-Arkansas clash.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:09 p.m. ET
- Where: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
- How to watch on TV: TBS
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Raiders | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 148.5 | -105 | -115 | -250 | +205 |
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Prediction
- Pick ATS: Texas Tech (-5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (148.5)
- Prediction: Texas Tech 78, Arkansas 70
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Texas Tech vs. Arkansas Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Red Raiders 77, Razorbacks 72.
- The Red Raiders have a 71.4% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Razorbacks sit with a 32.8% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Texas Tech has put together a 17-16-1 ATS record so far this year.
- Arkansas is 16-17-2 ATS this season.
- Texas Tech has an ATS record of 11-11-1 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season.
- Arkansas has covered the spread six times this season (6-3 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- The Red Raiders games have had more than 148.5 points scored on 18 occasions this year.
- Razorbacks games have finished with over 148.5 points scored 15 times this season.
- The total for this matchup is 148.5 points, 8.9 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Texas Tech is 20-6 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 76.9%).
- Arkansas has won eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -250 or shorter, Texas Tech has gone 17-3 (85% win percentage).
- Arkansas has a record of 4-3 when it is set as the underdog by +205 or more by bookmakers this season.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Texas Tech | Arkansas | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 80.8 (28) | 76.6 (100) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 67.6 (53) | 71 (147) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 9.8 (95) | 7.8 (267) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 10.1 (22) | 6.9 (267) |
Assists (Rank) | 16.3 (28) | 14.3 (119) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 9.2 (16) | 11.3 (200) |
Texas Tech 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JT Toppin | 31 | 18.2 | 9.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
Darrion Williams | 32 | 14.7 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
Chance McMillian | 30 | 14.2 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Christian Anderson | 33 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Elijah Hawkins | 33 | 9.4 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Arkansas 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adou Thiero | 26 | 15.7 | 6 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
Boogie Fland | 20 | 14.1 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0 | 1.8 |
Johnell Davis | 33 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
D.J. Wagner | 35 | 11.1 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Zvonimir Ivisic | 34 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
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