Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 20, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 14th-seeded UNC Wilmington Seahawks (27-7) hit the court against the No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-8) on Thursday at INTRUST Bank Arena. The contest begins at 10:10 p.m. ET, on truTV.

NCAA BK

NCAA TOURNMENT - FIRST ROUND

Texas Tech Red Raiders TTU

82

FINAL

72

3

Texas Tech ^26-8

TTU ^26-8

82

14

UNCW ^27-8

UNCW ^27-8

72

UNC Wilmington Seahawks UNCW

FINAL

UNCW +15.5 OVER 144.5

The Red Raiders take the court as massive favorites against the Seahawks. The Red Raiders are favored by 15.5 points. The game's over/under is set at 144.5.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of wagering on the Texas Tech-UNC Wilmington game.

Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington Game Information & Odds

• When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:10 p.m. ET
• Where: INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
• How to watch on TV: truTV
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington Prediction

• Pick ATS: UNC Wilmington (+15.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)
  
• Prediction: Texas Tech 81, UNC Wilmington 67

Learn more about the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. the UNC Wilmington Seahawks game on FOX Sports!

Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Red Raiders 80, Seahawks 64.
• The Red Raiders have a 94.1% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Seahawks sit with a 10.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

• Texas Tech has compiled a 16-15-1 ATS record so far this year.
• UNC Wilmington has put together a 19-10-2 record against the spread this season.
• Texas Tech has an ATS record of 5-5 when playing as at least 15.5-point favorites this season.
• UNC Wilmington has won its only game this year when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

• A total of 19 times so far this year, the Red Raiders and their opponent have combined for more than 144.5 points.
• So far this season, 20 Seahawks games have featured over 144.5 points scored.
• These teams score 160.3 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 15.8.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Texas Tech has won 18 of 24 games when favored on the moneyline this season (75%).
• This season, UNC Wilmington has been the underdog five times and won three of those games.
• Texas Tech has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1587 or shorter.
• UNC Wilmington has played as an underdog of +900 or more once this season and lost that game.

FINAL

UNCW 72 · TTU 82

NCAA BK

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

14

UNC Wilmington Seahawks

UNCW

+15.5

+853

O 144.5

3

Texas Tech Red Raiders

TTU

-15.5

-1515

U 144.5

Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Texas Tech 2024-25 Key Players

UNC Wilmington 2024-25 Key Players

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