Texas Tech vs. UCF Predictions - December 31

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The UCF Knights (9-2, 0-0 Big 12) will try to extend a five-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-2, 0-0 Big 12) on December 31, 2024 at United Supermarkets Arena.

The Red Raiders take on the Knights in a game that Texas Tech is currently a double-digit favorite by 13.5 points. The point total for the game is 146.5.

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Texas Tech vs. UCF Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Lubbock, Texas
  • Arena: United Supermarkets Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Texas Tech vs. UCF Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Texas Tech (-13.5)
  • Moneyline: Texas Tech (-1205), UCF (+720)
  • Total: 146.5 points

Pick ATS:UCF (+13.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (146.5)
  • Prediction: Texas Tech 80, UCF 72

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Texas Tech vs. UCF Comparison

Texas Tech Rank Texas Tech Stat UCF Stat UCF Rank
19th 86.3 Points Scored 80.8 73rd
25th 63.3 Points Allowed 74.0 256th
20th 18.1 Assists 15.5 100th
94th 10.6 Turnovers 12.1 238th
2nd 51.7% Field Goal % 43.5% 255th
39th 39.5% Field Goal % Allowed 42.1% 129th

Texas Tech Key Players

  • The Red Raiders leader in points and rebounds is Darrion Williams, who scores 16.5 points and pulls down 5.7 rebounds per game.
  • Elijah Hawkins is Texas Tech's best passer, dishing out 5.4 assists per game while scoring 6.9 PPG.
  • Chance McMillian leads the Red Raiders in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The Texas Tech steals leader is Hawkins, who averages 2.0 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Williams, who compiles 0.6 rejections per contest.

UCF Key Players

  • Jordan Ivy-Curry racks up 16.3 points per game to be the top scorer for the Knights.
  • UCF's leader in rebounds is Keyshawn Hall with 6.4 per game, and its leader in assists is Darius Johnson with 4.3 per game.
  • Johnson is consistent from distance and leads the Knights with 2.7 made threes per game.
  • UCF's leader in steals is Johnson with 3.0 per game, and its leader in blocks is Moustapha Thiam with 2.7 per game.

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