Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona State Sun Devils – College Basketball Preview – Feb 17, 2026
The Texas Tech Red Raiders head to Desert Financial Arena to face the Arizona State Sun Devils. The game is set for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Texas Tech comes in as the favorite with a spread of -8.5.
Texas Tech holds a strong season record of 19-6 and is ranked #13 in the AP poll. Arizona State has a 13-12 record for the season. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, adding to the excitement as both teams meet in this Big 12 conference game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are on a winning streak. They won their last three games against Arizona, Colorado, and West Virginia. JT Toppin led the way with strong performances, especially against Arizona with 31 points and 13 rebounds.
The Red Raiders score an average of 82 points per game. They shoot 46.5% from the field and make 11.5 three-pointers per game. Their 3-point shooting percentage is 38.9%, which ranks 27th nationally.
Texas Tech’s overall record is 19-6 this season. They are ranked #13 and play in the Big 12 Conference. In their last 10 games, they have an 8-2 record, showing they have been playing well recently.
Arizona State Sun Devils Team Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are playing solid basketball this season. They have a record of 13-12 overall, with a strong home record of 11-6. In their last three games, the Sun Devils have won two, including a recent home victory against Oklahoma State, 85-76.
The Sun Devils score an average of 78.7 points per game. They make about 18 free throws per game, ranking high nationally in this area. Massamba Diop and Moe Odum are key players, with Diop averaging 13.9 points per game and Odum leading with 17 points per game.
Betting trends show Arizona State is 15-10 against the spread this season. They are especially good as underdogs, going 10-5 against the spread in those games. However, they have struggled with the over, hitting it just 4 times in their last 10 games.
Betting Prediction
Arizona State has been strong against the spread as an underdog, with a record of 10-5. This shows they often perform better than expected when not favored. With a spread of +8.5, they have a good chance to cover again.
Texas Tech’s offense scores 82.0 points per game, which ranks 70th. Arizona State scores 78.7 points per game, placing them at 143rd. While Texas Tech has a stronger offense, Arizona State’s ability to cover the spread suggests they can keep the game close.
Looking at recent trends, Arizona State is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games. Meanwhile, Texas Tech is 3-2 against the spread in their last five games. Arizona State’s better recent performance against the spread supports taking them at +8.5.
- Pick: Arizona State +8.5
