The Georgetown Hoyas (4-3) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-2) meet Wednesday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Big 12 Network/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgetown vs. Texas Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Hoyas have had a difficult time lately, winning just 2 of the past 5 games overall, with losses to Northwestern (Nov. 15), Loyola Marymount on a neutral floor (Nov. 18) and American (last Wednesday). Overall, the Hoyas are 2-4 ATS in their 6 games with a spread this season.
The Red Raiders are looking to take out their frustrations on the skidding Hoyas after suffering an 80-73 loss last time out against Ohio State on a neutral floor last Wednesday. Texas Tech has dropped 2 of the past 3 outings and is just 2-4 ATS overall.
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Georgetown at Texas Tech odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Georgetown +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Texas Tech -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Georgetown +17.5 (-115) | Texas Tech -17.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Georgetown at Texas Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas Tech 75, Georgetown 60
Moneyline
Texas Tech (-1800) is the right side here, but there’s no value in betting 18 times your potential return on the moneyline. PASS.
Against the spread
GEORGETOWN +17.5 (-115) is the lean here, as Texas Tech just hasn’t flexed its muscle on offense this season.
The Red Raiders have a lockdown defense, yielding just 58.7 PPG, but this team is also 228th in the nation on offense, going for just 70.5 PPG. It is especially poor from behind the 3-point line, hitting at just 33.0% to rank 219th overall.
Texas Tech has scored 73 or fewer points in 5 of its 6 games overall, including 2 of 3 at home. That will hold it back from covering a big number against Georgetown.
Over/Under
UNDER 137.5 (-110) is the lean, based mostly on the struggling offense of Georgetown, and the suffocating defense of Texas Tech.
The Under has cashed in all 3 home games for the Red Raiders this season, as they have allowed 55 or fewer points in each outing.
The Under has cashed in 4 straight games overall for the Hoyas, and it has scored 70 or fewer points in 4 of its past 5 games overall.
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