Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats 1/21/25 – For an electrifying encounter that is bound to set the college basketball scene ablaze, on Tuesday night the Texas Tech Red Raiders (13-4) are now due to meet the Cincinnati Bearcats (12-5). Texas Tech is slightly ahead given both teams have played superbly this season. The game will take place at the Fifth Third Arena, which has been the venue for many exhilarating clashes. Fans can watch the LIVE action on ESPU so no one misses this crucial contest.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats 1/21/25 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Fifth Third Arena |
| TV: | ESPU |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Red Raiders | -1 (-110) | Over 131 (-110) | -115 |  |
| Bearcats | +1 (-110) | Under 131 (-110) | -104 | |
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Game day in the Midwest.
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— Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) January 21, 2025
In accordance with the odds, this match is likely to be very tight with Texas Tech being slight favorites. The spread is only one point which indicates the high level of competition expected on the court. For those looking at the totals, the line is set at 131 and it is likely that recent trends from both teams indicate a tug-of-war between the offense of Texas Tech and defense of Cincinnati.
JT Toppin (Forward) vs. Dan Skillings Jr. (Guard)
JT Toppin has been a joy to watch for Texas Tech as the highly touted forward has simply been outstanding this season, putting up 16.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Toppin is a nightmare for defenders on the low block due to his elite athleticism and skill set which translates into 55.1% shooting from the field. Toppin is a productive player on both ends and could have an impact in this matchup.
For Cincinnati, guard Dan Skillings Jr. contributes on both ends with 12.4 points and nearly 1.5 steals and would want to take control of the game. Skillings meshes perfectly with the rest of the guards since he is also for the ‘C’ at 35.4% which complements the rest of the offensive schemes for Cincinnati.
With two key players like Toppin and Skillings going at it, the dynamics of the game are bound to change. Toppin’s size and rebounding skills will give him the edge over Skillings’ perimeter shooting; on the other hand, Skillings is quick and an efficient shooter which could cause problems for the Red Raiders’ defense. This is going to be interesting to watch.
Offensive Firepower: Texas Tech’s Sharp Shooting
Texas Tech rolls into this game on the heels of some solid winning performances recently against Arizona (70-54) and Kansas State (61-57). Their offensive stats are jaw dropping as well as their average of 83.1 points per game alongside a high field goal percentage of 49.6%. In addition, their proficiency from the three-point line is also astonishing at 38.9% on 9.2 makes per game which indicates that the Red Raiders can score from anywhere on the court.
Defensive Resilience: Cincinnati’s Home Court Advantage
Bearcats have demonstrated their full defensive capabilities especially at home where they have gone under the total in their last five games. They limited their opponents’ scoring in their latest home wins against Arizona State (67-60), as well as Colorado (68-62) Cincinatti’s strong defensive configuration, which averages 7.5 steals and 5.1 blocks per game, may just be the answer to shutting down the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ offense which is built on speed and power.
Trends
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends
Texas Tech are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Texas Tech are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Texas Tech are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Texas Tech’s last 15 games played in January.
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Texas Tech’s last 18 games played on a Tuesday.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
Cincinnati are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games.
Cincinnati are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Prediction
Given the different approaches and recent developments of both teams, the fundamental issue for this game may be, if Texas Tech’s offense can overcome the tough defense employed by Cincinnati. The prediction tilts to Texas Tech very slightly because of the Red Raiders’ offensive strength and travel game skill in addition to Cincinnati’s recent ATS difficulties. However, a see-saw game that can go down to the wire is expected.
For those with dollar signs in their eyes, the Red Raiders of Texas Tech may be the prudent moneyline pick and together with the OVER on the total seems likely given the offensive trends, even with the Cincinnati Bearcats’ defensive statistics.
Score Prediction: Texas Tech 68, Cincinnati 64
