Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/7

The Sam Houston Bearkats take on the #10 Texas Tech Red Raiders this Friday. The game will be held at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, and it starts at 8:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Texas Tech is the favorite with a spread of -28.5, while Sam Houston enters as the underdog with a spread of +28.5. The Red Raiders have a strong home advantage and are ranked in the top ten. Both teams have started the season with a 1-0 record, making this matchup an early test for both squads.

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Sam Houston Bearkats vs #10 Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock TX
• Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Texas Tech Red Raiders Spread -28.5 (-113), Sam Houston Bearkats Spread +28.5 (-113), Texas Tech Red Raiders MoneyLine -30000, Sam Houston Bearkats MoneyLine +4000, Over/Under 152.5

Sam Houston Bearkats Team Preview

The Sam Houston Bearkats are starting their season with this game. They have no recent games, so their current form is unknown. Their conference is Conference USA.

Last season, the Bearkats scored an average of 95 points per game. They had 76 field goal attempts per game and a field goal percentage of 44.7. Their rebounding was strong, with 59 total rebounds per game.

Key players to watch include Damon Nicholas Jr., who scored 12 points in the first game, and Jacobe Coleman, who added 17 points. Veljko Ilic and Matt Dann also contribute with rebounds. The team relies on strong free throw shooting, hitting 84% from the line.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview

Texas Tech Red Raiders are ready for their first game of the season. They hold a current record of 1-0. The team ranks 10th in the AP poll, showing their strong position in the Big 12 Conference.

The Red Raiders have impressive offensive stats. They score an average of 98 points per game. Their three-point shooting is strong, with 17 made per game, ranking them 9th.

Defensively, Texas Tech has areas to improve. They average 12 steals per game, but they commit 21 fouls per game. This is something the team will need to address as the season progresses.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Sam Houston +28.5. Texas Tech scores 98 points per game, while Sam Houston scores 95 points per game. With both teams having similar offensive stats, Sam Houston can cover the spread even if they don’t win.

For the over/under pick, go with the over 152.5. Sam Houston and Texas Tech both have high-scoring offenses, with projected scores around 98-95. This suggests the total will likely exceed 152.5, making the over a good choice.