Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/03/2023

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Venue:  United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX 

Where to Watch:  ESPN2

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kansas -2.5, TTU +2.5; Over/Under:  139.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kansas -2.5, TTU +2.5; Over/Under:  139.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kansas -2.5, TTU +2.5; Over/Under:  139.5 points

 

Kansas Jayhawks:  12-1 (1-0) (3rd place, Big 12)

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  10-3 (0-1) (8th place, Big 12)

 

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Kansas Jayhawks:  5-0  last 5

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  4-1  last 5

 

Kansas is coming into this game with a 12-1 record overall and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 1-0 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the Texas Southern Tigers, the Seton Hall Pirates, the Missouri Tigers, the Indiana Hoosiers, the Harvard Crimson, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game. Jalen Wilson led the team in points in that game with 20 while KJ Adams Jr. was next on the team with 14 points. Dajuan Harris led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Gradey Dick led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 46.4% from the field, 47.8% from 3-point range, and 60% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.5 PPG against them. Kansas has an ATS record of 5-8 this season and their O/U record is 8-5.

 

 

Texas Tech is coming into this game with a 10-3 record overall and they are 8-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 0-1 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the TCU Horned Frogs in their last game. Richard Isaacs led the team in points in that game with 17 while De'Vion Harmon was next on the team with 13 points. Jaylon Tyson led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Daniel Batcho led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 42.3% from the field, 34.8% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 62.7 PPG against them. Texas Tech has an ATS record of 5-7-1 this season and their O/U record is 8-5.

The current betting odds have Kansas listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas is off to a very hot start this season with a 12-1 record overall and they are ranked as a top 3 team in the country right now. They have only played in 1 road game this year but they won that game and already have a conference win under their belt too. Texas Tech is also off to a good start but they have 3 losses on the season in their 13 games and 1 of those losses came in their only conference game. They are undefeated through 8 home games this season but this is one of the best teams in the country right now and they are going to have a very difficult time against Kansas here. Texas Tech has 3 losses this year and 2 of those 3 losses came in the only 2 games this season where they played an opponent that is currently ranked. This is not a very big spread here and Kansas has a lot more talent on their team as one of the best teams in the country and the best team in the Big 12. The best way to place a bet here is on Kansas to cover the spread in this game.

 

Kansas Texas Tech Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Kansas 78 TTU 67.

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Kansas Jayhawks: 11-5 ATS after 2 or more consecutive unders. 12-5 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 11-6 OVER after 2 or more consecutive unders.

Texas Tech Red Raiders: 3-12 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 18-7 OVER as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick. 28-19 OVER at home when the line is +3 to -3. 

 

 

Kansas Jayhawks:  W. Evers (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. C. McCarthy (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. K. Cuffe Jr (G) Mid Feb - Knee.

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  D. Williams (G) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. F. Aimaq (F) Mid Jan - Foot.

 

 

“It’s the exact same thing as the national championship. You turn it up, tie it earlier than you ever expect and then it becomes a basketball game.” - Bille Self after his team’s win against Oklahoma State in their last game.

 

 

”Not being distracted by it, and everybody was focused. And that was indicative of the way everybody played. I mean, everybody played well. I think that’s a great sign of maturity. These guys didn’t listen to outside noises and played well.” - Mark Adams on his team’s focus this season. 

 

 

 

K. Adams Jr 

G. Dick 

D. Harris 

K. McCullar 

J. Wilson

 

D. Batcho 

D. Harmon 

P. Isaacs 

K. Obanor 

J. Tyson

 

 

PPG: J. Wilson (21)

APG: D. Harris Jr. (6.8)

Reb/G: J. Wilson (8.6)

 

PPG: K. Obanor (15.8)

APG: D. Harmon (4)

Reb/G: D. Batcho (8.4)

 

Coaches:

Kansas Jayhawks: Bill Self (20th season)

Texas Tech Red Raiders: Mark Adams (2nd season)