Who’s Playing
Texas Tech @ Providence
Current Records: Texas Tech 6-0; Providence 6-1
What to Know
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Providence Friars at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Dunkin’ Donuts Center. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
The Red Raiders simply couldn’t be stopped on Saturday, as they easily beat the Lamar Cardinals at home 89-57. Forward Kevin Obanor and forward Bryson Williams were among the main playmakers for Texas Tech as the former had 20 points along with seven boards and the latter had 16 points.
Meanwhile, Providence strolled past the St. Peter’s Peacocks with points to spare on Saturday, taking the matchup 85-71. Among those leading the charge for the Friars was forward Noah Horchler, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds in addition to five dimes.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Texas Tech is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (4-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
The wins brought Texas Tech up to 6-0 and Providence to 6-1. A couple stats to keep an eye on: The Red Raiders come into the contest boasting the 11th most takeaways per game in college basketball at 19.8. On the other end of the spectrum, the Friars are stumbling into the contest with the 10th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.4 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center — Providence, Rhode Island
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $13.00
Odds
The Red Raiders are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Friars, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Red Raiders as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Providence
- Justin Minaya: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Brycen Goodine: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Jared Bynum: Out (Foot)
- Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Texas Tech
- Kevin McCullar: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
