Texas Tech @ Iowa State 8:00 PM ET
Game# 835-836
Play On: Iowa State -5.5 (5*)

These teams are headed on opposite paths right now. Texas Tech has gone 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 and those were its first 3 Big 12 games of the season. Their most recent loss took place at home when they were defeated by Oklahoma in overtime. The Red Raider season record is now 10-5 and that’s while facing a strength of schedule which ranks #280 nationally. The Red Raiders are 0-5 this season versus teams ranked in the Top 100. All 10 of its wins have come over teams ranked #145 or higher.

Iowa State enters today’ game on an 8-game win streak. Their last 2 wins came as an away underdog at Oklahoma and TCU. The Cyclones have gone 6-2 this season versus opponents who are currently ranked #73 or better. Iowa State is #12 nationally in defensive efficiency and they’re best in the country at forcing turnovers. Teams that have faced Iowa State this season have committed turnovers on 29.9% of its offensive possessions. Texas Tech has committed turnovers on 20.3% of its offensive possessions which ranks a terrible #277 nationally.

Give me Iowa State minus the points.