Winthrop vs. Texas Tech Predictions & Odds: College Basketball Picks Today (Dec. 28)

The No. 15 Red Raiders (9-3) prepare for their final tune-up before Big 12 play as I make my Winthrop vs. Texas Tech predictions for Sunday. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. ET at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas (TNT).

This matinee matchup could be a bit of a sleepy spot for Texas Tech, which is a 17.5-point betting favorite against Winthrop (8-6). That’s why I prefer to take the Over in a game that might have more defensive lapses.

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Over 162.5 (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Texas Tech has no problem scoring when playing inferior opponents. The Red Raiders have averaged 91.8 points in the five matchups against teams ranked outside the top 100 on KenPom this season - Winthrop is 122nd.

Getting stops is a problem for the Eagles, who are 279th in adjusted defensive efficiency. They have surrendered an average of 85 points per game in their six losses.

Texas Tech’s team total (90.5) is tempting, but the full-game Over is valuable at 162.5 to win $9.09 on a $10 bet. Caesars has this line at 164.5.

Score prediction: Texas Tech 93, Winthrop 74

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JT Toppin, F, Texas Tech: Over 9.5 rebounds (-115 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Junior forward JT Toppin ranks 11th in the country with an average of 10.5 rebounds per game. He’s grabbed double-digit boards in seven of his 11 contests this season, including four of the five matchups against teams ranked outside the top 100 on KenPom.

Winthrop has a below-average rebounding rate on both ends, ranking 118th in offensive rebound rate and 150th in defensive rebound rate. The Eagles don’t have the personnel to keep Toppin off the glass.

At -115, a $10 bet nets $8.70. Our Mike Spector offers four more winning plays for Sunday's slate in his college basketball best bets today.

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📺 How to watch Winthrop vs. Texas Tech

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
• Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET
• Location: United Supermarkets Arena (Lubbock, Texas)
• TV: TNT