Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/17

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will travel to Tempe, Arizona, to play against the Arizona State Sun Devils. The game will take place at Desert Financial Arena on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Fans can catch the action on ESPN2.

Texas Tech is ranked #13 and holds a 19-6 record this season. They are favorites in this game with a spread of -8.5. Arizona State has a 13-12 record and will look to defend their home court. The Sun Devils are underdogs with a spread of +8.5. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona State Sun Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona State Sun Devils
  • Venue: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe AZ
  • Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Texas Tech Spread -8.5 (-110), Arizona State Spread +8.5 (-112), Texas Tech MoneyLine -421, Arizona State MoneyLine +311, Over 153.5 (-114), Under 153.5 (-112)

Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are having a strong season with a 19-6 record. They are ranked #13 in the AP poll. In the Big 12 conference, the Red Raiders have shown a solid performance, especially at home with a 14-2 record.

JT Toppin leads the team with an average of 21.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson also contributes significantly with 19.1 points and 7.7 assists per game. The team excels in three-point shooting, ranking 15th in three-pointers made per game.

In recent games, the Red Raiders have shown strong results with a 3-0 record. They recently won against Arizona by 78-75, thanks to Toppin’s 31 points and 13 rebounds. Their last three games have been favorable, both straight up and against the spread.

Arizona State Sun Devils Team Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils hold a season record of 13-12. They have performed better at home with an 11-6 record. In recent games, they won against Oklahoma State by nine points and Utah by eight points.

The team’s offensive stats show an average of 78.7 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 44.9. They rank high in free throws made per game, with 18.0.

Key players include Massamba Diop and Moe Odum. Diop averages 13.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Odum leads the team with 17.0 points per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Texas Tech is favored by 8.5 points. Texas Tech scores 82 points per game, while Arizona State scores 78.7 points per game. Given Texas Tech’s strong 3-point shooting and Arizona State’s lower field goal percentage, Texas Tech -8.5 is the pick.

For the over/under, the line is set at 153.5 points. Texas Tech and Arizona State combine for an average of 160.7 points per game. With both teams having high scoring averages, the over 153.5 is recommended.