<p>The BYU Cougars will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. This is a Big 12 conference matchup, and it will be broadcast on ESPN.</p> <p>BYU comes into the game with a strong record of 16-1, including an impressive 4-0 on the road. Texas Tech, with a record of 13-4, has also performed well, especially at home with an 11-1 record. The Red Raiders are favored by 3.5 points in this game, while the over/under is set at 161.5 points.</p> <h2>BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders</li><li>Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock TX</li><li>Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds:         <ul><li>BYU Cougars Spread: +3.5 (-120)</li><li>Texas Tech Red Raiders Spread: -3.5 (-107)</li><li>BYU Cougars MoneyLine: +126</li><li>Texas Tech Red Raiders MoneyLine: -157</li><li>Over: 161.5 (-112)</li><li>Under: 161.5 (-114)</li></ul></li></ul> <h2>BYU Cougars Team Preview</h2> <p>The BYU Cougars have shown strength in recent games. They have a 16-1 record this season. Their away record is perfect at 4-0.</p> <p>The Cougars score an average of 87.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 49.3%. They are ranked 32nd in this category.</p> <p>Richie Saunders and AJ Dybantsa have been key players. Saunders averages 19.3 points per game. Dybantsa leads with 23.1 points per game.</p> <h2>Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview</h2> <p>The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a strong home record this season. They are ranked #15 in the AP poll and have won 11 out of 12 games at home. In their recent game against the Utah Utes, they won 88-74, with JT Toppin leading the charge with 31 points and 13 rebounds.</p> <p>Offensively, Texas Tech averages 83.4 points per game, placing them 77th nationally. They are effective from beyond the arc, making 11.1 three-pointers per game, which is 20th in the nation. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.8%, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%.</p> <p>Defensively, they have some room for improvement, with only 6.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game. The team has been successful straight up in their last 10 games, winning 8 of them. As favorites, they are 12-1, showing strength when expected to win. Donovan Atwell and Christian Anderson have been key players, contributing significantly to the team's performance.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, consider taking BYU +3.5. BYU scores an average of 87.5 points per game and has a solid field goal percentage of 49.3. Texas Tech, while favored, scores 83.4 points per game and has a lower shooting percentage. The projected score is close, with BYU potentially edging out Texas Tech by a small margin.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to go with the under 161.5. Both teams have a lower number of possessions per game, with BYU at 61.4 and Texas Tech at 60.7. This slower pace could lead to fewer total points, keeping the combined score under the set line. The projected total score is around 160, suggesting the under is the safer choice.</p>

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