The 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl will pit a pair of former conference rivals against each other on Friday as the Arkansas Razorbacks face the Texas Tech Red Raiders. These two went head-to-head in the old Southwest Conference for 35 straight seasons, but this will be their first meeting since 2015. Arkansas (6-6) is searching for its second winning season since 2017, and the Razorbacks have won five of their last six bowl game appearances. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders (8-4) are aiming for their first nine-win season since 2009, and they've also been successful in recent bowls, winning three straight.
Both teams will be shorthanded for this game with Texas Tech missing starting quarterback Behren Morton (shoulder) and star receiver Josh Kelly (opt-out), among several others. Arkansas has more than a dozen players in the portal and draft prospects running back Ja'Quinden Jackson, receiver Andrew Armstrong and defensive linemen Landon Jackson and Eric Gregory have all opted out.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. The line has flipped in this game, with the Red Raiders now 2.5-point favorites in the latest Arkansas vs. Texas Tech odds after opening at +2.5, while the over/under is 52.5 points per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Texas Tech vs. Arkansas picks, you'll want to see the college football predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is 43-35 on all top-rated picks during the 2024 season. It also nailed all four winners in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen impressive returns.
The model has set its sights on Arkansas vs. Texas Tech. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines for Texas Tech vs. Arkansas:
- Arkansas vs. Texas Tech spread: Texas Tech -2.5
- Arkansas vs. Texas Tech over/under: 52.5 points
- Arkansas vs. Texas Tech money line: Texas Tech -141, Arkansas +119
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What to know about Texas Tech
The Red Raiders can put points on the scoreboard quickly as just four teams in all of FBS average more than their 38.6 points per game. They've scored 50-plus in back-to-back outings, including 56 at Oklahoma State in late November, so their offense travels. The offense can attack you from many different avenues as four different players have at least five receiving touchdowns, while running back Tahj Brooks found the end zone on the ground 17 times.
Texas Tech excels on the downs that matter the most -- on both sides of the ball -- as it ranks eighth in the nation in third-down conversion percentage on offense and 14th in third-down defense. The Red Raiders are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games and 7-3 ATS in their past 10 games when playing as an underdog. See which team to pick here.
What to know about Arkansas
Coach Sam Pittman always has his teams ready whenever they leave Fayetteville, Ark., as the Hogs are 9-2 against the spread over their last 11 games outside of their home stadium. Over the last decade, Arkansas has covered four of its five bowl games, and the Razorbacks have won each of their past three Liberty Bowl appearances. Arkansas has also dominated the all-time series between the two with a 29-8 head-to-head record, including a 16-2 mark in road/neutral-site matchups.
The Arkansas offense provides balance, ranking in the top five of the SEC in both rushing offense and passing offense. The Razorbacks' defense also carries its weight, especially as of late. Arkansas has held each of its last three opponents -- including Texas -- to under 200 passing yards, and those three teams have combined to average just 3.1 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Texas Tech has clear flaws on the defensive side of the ball, as its 34.5 points allowed per game are the third-most amongst all Power 4 teams. See which team to pick here.
How to make Texas Tech vs. Arkansas picks
The model has simulated Arkansas vs. Texas Tech 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Texas Tech vs. Arkansas in the 2024 Liberty Bowl, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Arkansas vs. Texas Tech spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
