Texas Tech vs. Kansas Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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Big 12 foes will clash when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-5) meet the Kansas Jayhawks (6-3).

Texas Tech vs. Kansas Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Texas Tech as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Texas Tech has -180 odds to pick up the win, while Kansas is listed at +146 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 64 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Texas Tech vs. Kansas Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Lubbock, Texas
  • Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium

Betting Preview

Texas Tech

Offensively, Texas Tech has been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS by compiling 462.2 yards per game. The defense ranks 64th (372.7 yards allowed per game). Texas Tech is compiling 32.8 points per game on offense (38th in the FBS), and ranks 94th defensively with 29.8 points allowed per game. Texas Tech ranks 46th in pass defense this season (215.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 318.7 passing yards per game. Texas Tech is compiling 143.6 rushing yards per game on offense (75th in the FBS), and ranks 82nd on the other side of the ball with 157.3 rushing yards allowed per game. Texas Tech is putting up a 36.1% third-down conversion rate on offense (96th in the FBS), and ranks 52nd on the other side of the ball with a 36.7% third-down conversion rate allowed. Texas Tech has forced 11 total turnovers (88th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 19 times (117th in the FBS) for -8a turnover margin of -8, 100th-ranked in college football.

Kansas

Kansas’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 435.3 total yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 36th with 434.7 total yards per contest. Kansas’ offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with 37.9 points per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 29.0 points per game, which ranks 88th. Kansas’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, ceding 279.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 75th with 228.7 passing yards per contest. Kansas’ run offense has been excelling, posting 206.0 rushing yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 81st by giving up 156.0 rushing yards per game. While Kansas’ third-down defense has been sputtering, ranking seventh-worst by surrendering a 47.4% third-down conversion rate, its offense ranks seventh-best with a 52.4% third-down rate. Kansas has compiled 19 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 11 times, leading to a +8 turnover margin, which ranks 10th-best in the FBS.

Texas Tech vs. Kansas Betting Analysis

Texas Tech Betting Insights

Texas Tech has gone 4-5-0 against the spread this season. Texas Tech is 2-1 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites. Texas Tech games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season. The Red Raiders have won two of the three games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%). The Red Raiders have played as a moneyline favorite of -180 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.

Jayhawks Betting Insights

Kansas is 7-1-1 against the spread this season. In games as an underdog by 3.5 points or more so far this year, the Jayhawks have gone 4-1-1 against the spread. This season, five Kansas games have gone over the point total. This season, the Jayhawks have won three out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Jayhawks have a record of 1-3 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +146 on the moneyline.

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Texas Tech vs. Kansas Against The Spread & Betting Records

Texas Tech

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 62.0 62.2 61.8
Implied Total AVG 36.1 36.4 35.8
ATS Record 4-5-0 3-2-0 1-3-0
Over/Under Record 5-3-1 3-1-1 2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 2-1 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-4 1-0 0-4

Jayhawks

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 61.7 63.2 59.8
Implied Total AVG 36.3 37.0 35.5
ATS Record 7-1-1 4-0-1 3-1-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 1-4-0 4-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-0 2-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-3 1-1 2-2

Players to Watch

Texas Tech

  • Tyree Wilson has suited up for nine games, delivering 5.5 sacks to go with 9.0 TFL and 53 tackles for the Red Raiders.
  • As part of the Red Raiders’ defense, Krishon Merriweather has delivered 1.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 67 tackles in nine games.
  • As part of the Red Raiders’ defense, Kosi Eldridge has totaled 49 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in nine games.
  • The Red Raiders’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Dadrion Taylor, who has suited up for nine games, totaling 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.

Jayhawks

  • As a playmaker on defense, the Jayhawks’ Lonnie Phelps has delivered 32 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and six sacks in nine games.
  • On defense, Craig Young has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 38 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in nine games.
  • In nine games for the Jayhawks, Kenny Logan Jr. has posted 49 tackles and two interceptions.
  • With one interception to go with 47 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in nine games, Rich Miller has been doing his part on defense for the Jayhawks.

Texas Tech vs. Kansas Predictions and Pick

Texas Tech vs. Kansas betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Jayhawks (+3.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (64)

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Our prediction to win this matchup is Kansas, and we predict that Kansas will cover the spread (Texas Tech -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 64 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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