<p>The Texas Tech Red Raiders will play against the UCF Knights on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The game will take place at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Texas Tech comes into this Big 12 matchup as the favorite with a spread of -5.5.</p> <p>UCF is the underdog with a spread of +5.5. Both teams have identical records of 16-4 this season. The game will be shown on ESPN2 at 12:00 PM ET, and fans can expect an exciting conference showdown.</p> <h2>Texas Tech Red Raiders vs UCF Knights Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs UCF Knights</li><li>Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando FL</li><li>Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Texas Tech Spread -5.5 (-108), UCF Spread +5.5 (-117), Texas Tech MoneyLine -228, UCF MoneyLine +180, Over/Under 159.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview</h2> <p>The Texas Tech Red Raiders are on a strong run, having won their last three games. They beat the Houston Cougars 90-86 in their most recent game. JT Toppin shined with 31 points and 12 rebounds in that victory.</p> <p>Texas Tech has a season record of 16-4, with an AP rank of #11. They have an even record of 3-3 in away games this season. The team averages 84.2 points per game, ranking 49th in the nation.</p> <p>Key players for the Red Raiders include JT Toppin and Christian Anderson. Toppin averages 22.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. Anderson contributes 19.8 points and 7.5 assists per game, making them a dynamic duo on the court.</p> <h2>UCF Knights Team Preview</h2> <p>The UCF Knights have a strong record this season. They hold a 16-4 overall record and are 14-2 at home. Their conference play is in the Big 12, and they show strength in offensive stats.</p> <p>In recent games, the Knights won against Arizona State with a score of 79-76. Riley Kugel stood out with 17 points and 9 rebounds. They also had a high-scoring game against Colorado, winning 95-86, where Themus Fulks and Riley Kugel both made significant contributions.</p> <p>The Knights score 84 points per game, ranking them 51st. They have a high field goal percentage at 48.2, placing them 45th. However, they struggle with turnovers and fouls, which are areas to watch in upcoming games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Texas Tech is favored by 5.5 points. Texas Tech averages 84.2 points per game, while UCF scores 84.0 points. Texas Tech's effective field goal percentage is slightly better, which might give them an edge. The pick is Texas Tech -5.5, with a projected score of Texas Tech 88, UCF 80.</p> <p>Looking at the over/under, the line is set at 159.5 points. Both teams average high points per game, and their defenses allow many points. Given their scoring abilities, the pick is over 159.5, with a projected total score of 168 points.</p>

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