The Drake Bulldogs take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off is set for 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT.
Texas Tech is favored by 7.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -340. The total is set at 126 points.
Here are my Drake vs. Texas Tech predictions and college basketball picks for March 22, 2025.
Drake vs Texas Tech Prediction
My Pick: Drake +8.5 (Play to +6.5)
My Drake vs Texas Tech best bet is on the Bulldogs spread, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. For all of your college basketball bets, find the best lines using our live NCAAB odds page.
Drake vs Texas Tech Odds, Lines, Pick
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- Drake vs Texas Tech spread: Texas Tech -7.5
- Drake vs Texas Tech over/under: 126 points
- Drake vs Texas Tech moneyline: Texas Tech -340, Drake +270
- Drake vs Texas Tech best bet: Drake +8.5 (Play to +6.5)
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My Drake vs Texas Tech NCAA Tournament Betting Preview
The 11-seed Drake Bulldogs take on the three-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Round of 32.
Texas Tech took care of business against UNC Wilmington Seahawks, 82-72, in the first round.
The Red Raiders are led by sophomore JT Toppin, who averages 17.9 points per game. He posted a double-double against the Seahawks, dominating on the boards.
Meanwhile, Drake pieced together a wire-to-wire victory against the six-seed Missouri Tigers, showing the Bulldogs would be a tough out in the Big Dance.
Junior Bennett Stirtz has been a stud this season, averaging 19.2 points per game.
Drake is a live ‘dog in this game, as the Bulldogs have proven time and time again they can compete with the nation’s elite teams.
They have a strong defense and are lights out from 3-point range.
The Bulldogs are a 30-win team that wants to show the world they belong in the Sweet 16.
I’m taking the points, as I expect a tight affair down the stretch.