The BYU Cougars (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-8, 12-5 Big 12) on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Marriott Center as only 2.5-point favorites. The game airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The over/under is 159.5 for the matchup.
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BYU vs. Texas Tech betting lines
- BYU moneyline odds to win: -141
- Texas Tech moneyline odds to win: +118
- Spread: BYU (-2.5)
- Total: 159.5
BYU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, BYU has performed better when playing at home, covering five times in 14 home games, and three times in nine road games.
- When playing at home, the Cougars exceed the total 50% of the time (seven of 14 games). They hit the over more often in road games, going over the total in 66.7% of games (six of nine).
- As a moneyline favorite, BYU has won a higher percentage of its home games (.900) compared to road games (.600).
Recent trends
- The Cougars’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 79.9 points a contest compared to the 84.4 they’ve averaged this year.
- The last 10 games have seen BYU give up 9.8 more points per game (85.6) than its season-long average (75.8).
- During their past 10 outings, the Cougars are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.3 compared to 8.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.0% compared to 35.2% season-long).
BYU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-18-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 9-13-0 (As Favorite: 9-13-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 16-14-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-3 (Home: 9-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (45th in nation) | 44.1 (167th) | 35.0 (45th) | 30.4 (142nd) | 13.9 (170th) | 10.5 (135th) |
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Texas Tech statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Texas Tech has performed better at home (9-7-0) than away (5-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Red Raiders games have finished over more frequently at home (eight of 16, 50%) than on the road (three of nine, 33.3%).
- This year the Red Raiders are 1-0 at home when moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). Away they are 2-2 (.500).
Recent trends
- While the Red Raiders are scoring 81.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, amassing 76.1 points per contest.
- In its last 10 games, Texas Tech is giving up 69.2 points per game, compared to its season average of 72.2 points allowed.
- The Red Raiders are sinking 11.6 treys per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (11.5). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (39.7%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (39.4%).
Texas Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-14-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-12-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-5 (Home: 13-2; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (65th in nation) | 43.6 (137th) | 34.2 (69th) | 30.4 (142nd) | 15.8 (70th) | 10.3 (107th) |
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