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Baylor @ Texas Tech

Current Records: Baylor 21-4; Texas Tech 19-6

What to Know

The #11 Texas Tech Red Raiders and the #7 Baylor Bears will face off in a Big 12 clash at 9 p.m. ET Feb. 16 at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech is out to keep their 15-game home win streak alive.

The Red Raiders didn't have too much trouble with the TCU Horned Frogs at home on Saturday as they won 82-69. Texas Tech's guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 20 points.

Meanwhile, Baylor had enough points to win and then some against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, taking their contest 80-63. The Bears' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but guard James Akinjo led the charge as he had 15 points and seven assists along with six boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Texas Tech is expected to win a tight contest on Wednesday. They covered a 10.5-point spread on Saturday, so bettors might be thinking that will translate to further success against a lower spread.

Texas Tech is now 19-6 while Baylor sits at 21-4. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Red Raiders have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.40%, which places them 13th in college basketball. As for the Bears, they enter the game with only 62.2 points allowed per game on average, good for 24th best in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Supermarkets Arena -- Lubbock, Texas
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Red Raiders are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Baylor have won eight out of their last 13 games against Texas Tech.

  • Jan 11, 2022 - Texas Tech 65 vs. Baylor 62
  • Mar 07, 2021 - Baylor 88 vs. Texas Tech 73
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Baylor 68 vs. Texas Tech 60
  • Mar 02, 2020 - Baylor 71 vs. Texas Tech 68
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Baylor 57 vs. Texas Tech 52
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Texas Tech 86 vs. Baylor 61
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Baylor 73 vs. Texas Tech 62
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Baylor 59 vs. Texas Tech 57
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Texas Tech 77 vs. Baylor 53
  • Feb 13, 2017 - Texas Tech 84 vs. Baylor 78
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Baylor 65 vs. Texas Tech 61
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Texas Tech 84 vs. Baylor 66
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Baylor 63 vs. Texas Tech 60

Injury Report for Texas Tech

  • Kevin McCullar: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Sardaar Calhoun: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Ethan Duncan: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Baylor

  • LJ Cryer: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
  • Langston Love: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Dain Dainja: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)