The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-4, 4-1 Big 12) are 2-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Baylor Bears (11-6, 1-4 Big 12) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Foster Pavilion. The contest airs at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The matchup has a point total of 154.5.
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Texas Tech Cover -2 vs Baylor -110
Texas Tech vs. Baylor betting lines
- Texas Tech moneyline odds to win: -131
- Baylor moneyline odds to win: +110
- Spread: Texas Tech (-2)
- Total: 154.5
Texas Tech statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Texas Tech covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Texas Tech covered 10 times in 18 games at home, and it covered seven times in 10 games on the road.
- When playing at home last year, the Red Raiders exceeded the over/under 55.6% of the time (10 of 18 games). They hit the over in 50% of road games (five of 10 contests).
- Texas Tech fared better as a moneyline favorite at home last year, sporting a home record of 15-2 home record, compared to going 5-1 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Red Raiders have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 85.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.6 points more than the 83.4 they’ve scored this season.
- Texas Tech has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 74.4 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 73.1 it has conceded this season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Red Raiders are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (11.6 compared to 11.1 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (40.0% compared to 37.8% season-long).
Texas Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 6-8-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (111th in nation) | 43.8 (183rd) | 35.5 (58th) | 31.3 (193rd) | 16.1 (77th) | 9.9 (55th) |
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Baylor statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Baylor has been better against the spread at home (4-5-0) than on the road (1-3-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Bears games have gone over more frequently at home (six of nine, 66.7%) than on the road (one of four, 25%).
- The Bears’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-2) and away (0-2).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Bears are tallying 85.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 87.1.
- Baylor is ceding 70.4 points per contest in its last 10 games, which is 4.5 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (74.9).
- The Bears are sinking 9.0 threes per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.3 more than their average for the season (8.7). Likewise, they sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (38.0%) compared to their season average from downtown (36.7%).
Baylor betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2+: 0-4-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 0-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.9 (35th in nation) | 42.5 (114th) | 37.1 (28th) | 30.1 (125th) | 16.8 (54th) | 11.2 (163rd) |
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