Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Duke Blue Devils 3/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The #3 Texas Tech Red Raiders will clash with the #2 Duke Blue Devils in an intriguing Sweet 16 showdown in the West region at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 7:45 PM EDT.
The Red Raiders are heading to their 3rd Sweet 16 in the last 4 tournaments after pulling out a hard fought 59-53 victory over Notre Dame.
Texas Tech had trouble with just over two minutes to go but were able to take the lead with 3 straight trips to the free throw line and clamping down on the defensive end of the court. Kevin Obanor had a massive game with 15 points to lead the Red Raiders while Kevin McCullar contributed 14 points and 2 steals.
Texas Tech is led by Bryson Williams with 13.9 points per game on 53.7% shooting from the field. Terrence Shannon Jr. is contributing 10.5 points and 2.1 assists per game while Obanor is scoring 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest for the Red Raiders after transferring over from Oral Roberts.
As a team, the Red Raiders are ranked 7th nationally in scoring 60.2 points per game allowed on 44% shooting from two and 31.4% shooting from deep.
- Texas Tech has compiled a 23-15-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 3-6-0 record against the spread.
- The Red Raiders are 7-3 overall over the past 10 games.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Duke Blue Devils Predictions 3/24/2022
The #2 Duke Blue Devils are heading to this match after surviving their second round matchup against the Michigan State Spartans by an 85-76 total score as 6-point favorites on Sunday.
The Blue Devils found themselves down 70-65 with 5:10 left in regulation, closing out the game on a 12-2 run thanks to a go-ahead shot from Paolo Banchero paired up with a clutch three by Jeremy Roach along with a stellar defense.
Banchero is averaging 17 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for Duke while Wendell Moore is adding 13.5 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 50.7% shooting from the floor and Williams is racking up 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game on 71.4% shooting from the floor for the Blue Devils.
The team has an impressive offensive unit that ranks in the top ten in scoring, averaging 80.5 points a night and are incredibly efficient from the field, converting at 49% from the field.
- The Duke Blue Devils have compiled a 20-17-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Duke Blue Devils have gone 4-6-0 against the spread.
- The Blue Devils are 8-2 overall in its last 10 games.
#3 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs 2 Duke Blue Devils. The NCAAB pick for this contest is the #3 Texas Tech Raiders. The Red Raiders have totaled more than 69 points in 21 matches and is one of college basketball’s best defenses while the Blue Devils have scored more than 67 points in 35 games.
Prediction: The #3 Texas Tech Red Raiders win 71-68.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Duke Blue Devils 3/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 7:45 PM (EDT)
Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
TV: CBS
NBA Odds: Texas Tech -1
NBA Totals: 136.5