Montana State vs Texas Tech 3/18/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/17/2022 at 10:15 PM ET

Montana State vs Texas Tech 3/18/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The #3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders get set to take on the #14 seed Montana State Bobcats in the West Region in San Diego, CA. Texas Tech lost their last game to Kansas in the Big 12 74-65. Bryson Williams led the team in the loss with 17 points. Williams leads the Red Raiders on the season with 13.6 points per game. 

Texas Tech has won seven of their last ten games heading into the round of 64. The Red Raiders average 8.2 steals per game which ranks 39th best in the country. Davion Warren is averaging 1.5 steals per game which leads Texas Tech. 

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The Montana State Bobcats clinched the tournament for the first time since 1996. The Bobcats finished the season with a 27-7 record and won the Big Sky Conference. Montana State beat Northern Colorado in their last game 87-66. 

Xavier Bishop leads Montana State with 13.8 points per game and 4.2 assists. The Bobcats have won six straight games and have won eight of their last ten. Montana State is making 36% of their three pointers which is 50th best in the nation.

Both Montana State and Texas Tech have covered the spread in five of their last ten games. The Bobcats are double digit underdogs but may be a team to watch as they are extremely motivated. Grab those points as they show the most value in this match up. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win but the Montana State Bobcats cover ATS 77-68. 

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