BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/6

College Football Preview

The BYU Cougars will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Championship game. This game will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Fans can catch the action on ABC at 12:00 PM on December 6, 2025.

Both teams come into this game with an impressive 11-1 record. BYU is ranked #11 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Texas Tech holds a higher rank, sitting at #5 in the AP and #6 in the Coaches Polls. This matchup will decide the top team in the Big 12 Conference.

BYU Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have shown strength on the field recently. They won their last three games against UCF, Cincinnati, and TCU. The team scored more than 40 points in two of these games, highlighting their offensive ability.

Bear Bachmeier leads the Cougars as quarterback. He has thrown for 2,593 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. LJ Martin is another key player, rushing for 1,229 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns.

The defense of BYU is also strong, with 28 sacks and 16 interceptions this season. However, they have a few players listed as questionable for their next game. Key players like Chase Roberts and Max Alford are dealing with undisclosed injuries.

BYU vs Texas Tech Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: BYU Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • Venue: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
  • Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • Betting Odds: BYU Moneyline +404, Texas Tech Moneyline -553, BYU Spread +12.5 (-107), Texas Tech Spread -12.5 (-113), Total Over 50.5 (-107), Total Under 50.5 (-113)

Texas Tech Team Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been strong in recent games. They defeated West Virginia 49-0, showing a strong offense. With 32 first downs and 384 passing yards, they controlled the game.

At home, the Red Raiders won against UCF 48-9. They achieved 26 first downs and rushed for 207 yards. Their defense also shined, forcing three fumbles from UCF.

Throughout the season, the Red Raiders scored 518 points, ranking 3rd in the nation. Their defense has been solid, allowing only 135 points. Despite some injuries, key players like Behren Morton and Cameron Dickey continue to perform well.

BTB Betting Pick

The current spread has Texas Tech favored by 12.5 points. With Texas Tech’s strong offense ranking 3rd in points for and BYU’s defense allowing a moderate amount of points, Texas Tech is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Texas Tech 38, BYU 24, suggesting Texas Tech covers the -12.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 50.5 points. Texas Tech’s offense is high-scoring, while BYU’s offense also has potential to put up points. The projected total score is 62 points, making the over 50.5 a reasonable pick.