Why Texas Tech Are Favorites as They Host West Virginia in Regular Season Finale

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are gearing up to close out their regular season with a home game against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Texas Tech enters the matchup as a 3.5-point favorite, with the over/under line set at 65.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. After a strong start to the season, the Red Raiders have seen their momentum slow down, dropping games to Baylor, TCU, and Colorado. However, they remain a dangerous team, particularly with their high-powered offense.

Texas Tech’s offense is a major strength, leading the Big 12 with an impressive 37.4 points per game and ranking third in the conference for passing yards, averaging 292.5 yards per contest. Quarterback Behren Morton, who has thrown for nearly 3,000 yards this season, will be key in this game as the Mountaineers’ defense will face its toughest challenge yet. Despite West Virginia’s solid defensive performances against teams with quarterback struggles, Texas Tech’s high-scoring attack presents a serious threat.

For Texas Tech, a win over West Virginia would be important in finishing the season strong, as they’ve been inconsistent since their 5-1 start. With a win, they could build confidence heading into next season. The Red Raiders’ offense has been firing on all cylinders, and with the ability to score quickly, they’ll look to exploit the Mountaineers’ defense.

Despite Texas Tech’s recent struggles against the spread in regular-season finales, with a 2-9 record over their last 10, they have been strong against the spread overall this season, boasting a 6-2-1 record in their last nine games. The Red Raiders will be looking to add another win to their tally and make a statement to close out their season.