Texas Tech at Baylor 1/19/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:23 AM ET

Texas Tech at Baylor 1/19/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The No. 8 ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders visit Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas on Saturday to play the Baylor Bears in a Big 12 showdown. The Red Raiders 15-2 on the season and 4-1 in Big 12 played following a 68-64 loss to Iowa State. Jarrett Culver led the Red Raiders in the loss with 20 points and 16 boards, while Davide Moretti scored 10.

Tristan Clark leads Baylor in scoring with an average of 14.6 points per game. Makai Mason is tied for the lead for Baylor in scoring with an average of 14.6 points per game and first in assists with an average of 2.8 per game. The leading rebounder is Mark Vital with an average of 7.7 per game. Baylor is shooting 43.9% from the field and 31.3% from 3-point territory.

While Texas Tech has the more talented team this season, Baylor will play well enough at home to cover. The Bears have covered the number in 5 of the last 6 overall and in 4 of the last 5 versus an opponent with a .600 or higher winning percentage. Texas Tech has failed to cover 6 of its last 7 overall. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win but fall short ATS 66-64.

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