9:00 p.m. ET: Texas Tech (10-2) at Iowa State (12-1)

Spread: Iowa State -2
Total: 126.5

Texas Tech was set to open Big 12 Conference play against Oklahoma State before diving into a three-game stretch against ranked league opponents like Iowa State. Instead, a postponement gave the 25th-ranked Red Raiders extra time to prepare for the Cyclones. Texas Tech hasn’t played since beating Alabama State on Dec. 28. Coach Adams said the team spent the extra time working cutting down on turnovers while refining areas of strength, such as offensive rebounding. Texas Tech entered the week ranked #9 in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency (88.4 points allowed per 100 possessions), while it ranks 5th nationally in rebound margin (+12.4). The Red Raiders ranked 246th nationally in turnover percentage according to KenPom, turning over the ball on 20.3% of their possessions. Iowa State has played a much tougher schedule and should be able to outperform Texas Tech on the offensive end. Especially since they just announced leading scorer Terrence Shannon will be out. Take the Cyclones tonight. 

Trends

• The Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

The Bookie:          Iowa State -2 / Under 126.5
Fade the Public:   Texas Tech / Under
Sharp Action:       Iowa St / Under