Northern Colorado vs Texas Tech Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Northern Colorado Bears are heading for United Supermarkets Arena on Friday, where they will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Bears have gone 6-2 through eight games which places them second in the Big Sky. Northern Colorado has won three straight games, most recently defeating Northern New Mexico 92-50 on Tuesday. Isaiah Hawthorne erupted for 27 points in this game, while Langston Reynolds added 10 points and 5 assists. Northern Colorado is scoring an impressive 88.5 points per game on 51.6% shooting from the field and 38.4% from three.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders currently sit sixth in the Big 12, posting a 5-1 record. After suffering their lone loss of the season against Saint Joseph’s, the Red Raiders bounce backed with a 79-74 victory over Syracuse the following game. Darrion Williams put up 20 points and 6 rebounds in this game, while Elijah Hawkins added 11 points and 6 assists. Texas Tech is scoring 88.3 points per game on remarkable 52.7% shooting from the field and 39.7% from three. The Red Raiders have been the stronger defensive team, sitting with a 95.3 defensive rating.

Northern Colorado will be searching for their fourth straight win on Friday, while Texas Tech looks to build off a win over Syracuse. This game is featuring two elite offences this season, however the Red Raiders take the edge on the defensive end. Final score prediction, Texas Tech wins 89-69. The play here is the OVER 153.5.