Texas Tech at Providence 12/1/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 11/30/2021 at 10:14 PM ET
A Big East first Big 12 battle will take place Wednesday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center as the Texas Tech Red Raiders visit the Providence Friars. Texas Tech is rolling for the first part of the year heading into Wednesday night undefeated with a 6-0 record following a 32 point win against Lamar. The Red Raiders offense dominated Lamar converting on 54% of their shots in 45.8% from beyond the arc to score 89 total points including 52 in the first half.
Kevin Obanor Dominated the game for Texas Tech posting a team high 20 points and seven rebounds on six of 10 shooting in 21 minutes on the floor. Bryson Williams Chipped in 16 points on seven of 10 from the floor, while Terrence Shannon Jr. added 15 points in 30 minutes.
Providence will be at home Wednesday night caring a 6-1 record overall including a 4-0 record at home thus far this season. Despite a lackluster defensive performance against Saint Peters the Providence office carried away converting on 64.1% of their shots to score 85 points leading to the 14 point win last game out.
The Friars Offenses played well thus far this season converting on 47.7% of their shots to score 72.3 points per game but it's been the defense allowing only 64.9 points from opponents carrying the way through the first seven games of the year. Nate Watson leads the team with 17.7 points on 66.7% shooting. Al Durham is second on the team with 13.4 points per game, wild Noah Horchier chips in 11.9 points and a team high 8.7 rebounds.
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Both teams come into this game riding high with great records through the first part of the season and will look to continue that trend on Wednesday. Look for Texas Tech to do enough Wednesday night on the road leaning on an offense scoring 16 more points per game backed by a defense allowing more than seven points less per game then Providence to lead them to their seventh win of the season. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech wins 79-70.