The Cincinnati Bearcats (15-12, 7-7 Big 12) are underdogs (+6.5) as they try to continue a four-game winning streak when they visit the No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders (20-7, 10-4 Big 12) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at United Supermarkets Arena. The game airs on ESPN2. The point total is set at 142.5 for the matchup.
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Texas Tech Cover -6.5 vs Cincinnati -115
Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati betting lines
- Texas Tech moneyline odds to win: -318
- Cincinnati moneyline odds to win: +249
- Spread: Texas Tech (-6.5)
- Total: 142.5
Texas Tech statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Texas Tech has fared better when playing at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and four times in eight road games.
- The Red Raiders have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in seven of 14 home matchups (50%). In road games, they have hit the over in two of eight games (25%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Texas Tech has won 12 of 13 games at home, good for a .923 winning percentage. It has won three of five games away from home (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Red Raiders have been putting up 80.0 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 82.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Texas Tech’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 70.8 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 72.3 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- During their last 10 contests, the Red Raiders are making 0.7 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (12.1 compared to 11.4 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (41.6% compared to 39.2% season-long).
Texas Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 12-15-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-4 (Home: 12-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (95th in nation) | 43.8 (159th) | 34.6 (59th) | 30.6 (155th) | 15.9 (66th) | 10.0 (71st) |
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Cincinnati statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Cincinnati’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (8-8-0). Away, it is .375 (3-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Bearcats games have finished over five of 16 times at home (31.2%), and four of eight on the road (50%).
- This season the Bearcats are 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 1-5 (.167).
Recent trends
- While the Bearcats are putting up 72.7 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, producing 70.9 points per contest.
- Cincinnati is allowing 68.8 points per game in its previous 10 games, which is 1.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (67.0).
- The Bearcats are making 8.6 three-pointers per game in their past 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.0%) compared to their season average from three-point land (32.5%).
Cincinnati betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
- O-U-P: 9-18-0 (Home: 5-11-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 11-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (298th in nation) | 41.2 (42nd) | 34.3 (67th) | 31.4 (214th) | 16.4 (49th) | 11.5 (225th) |
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