Duke Blue Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20
The Duke Blue Devils will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden. This non-conference game is set for Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. Duke is ranked #3 and plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Texas Tech is #19 in the Big 12.
Duke is favored with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -447. Texas Tech has a spread of +9.5 and a moneyline of +331. The over/under for this game is 153.5. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN.
Duke Blue Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Duke Blue Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Betting Odds: Duke -9.5 (-107), Texas Tech +9.5 (-117), Duke MoneyLine -447, Texas Tech MoneyLine +331, Over/Under 153.5
Duke Blue Devils Team Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are having a strong season. They have an 11-0 record, ranking #3 in the AP poll. Their recent games show consistent performance, including a 24-point win over Lipscomb.
On offense, Duke scores an average of 87.7 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.2%. Cameron Boozer is a key player, averaging 23.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Duke’s defense is solid with 43.4 rebounds per game. They have room for improvement in steals and blocks. Their betting trends show a perfect straight-up record, but their against-the-spread performance is less reliable.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are having a strong season with an 8-3 record. They hold an impressive 7-1 record at home, indicating a solid performance on their own court. The Red Raiders are ranked #19 in the AP poll and are part of the Big 12 Conference.
Offensively, Texas Tech averages 83.6 points per game, which ranks them 87th. They excel in making three-point shots with 11.0 per game, ranking 23rd. However, their free throw percentage is low at 66.8, placing them at 350th.
Key players include JT Toppin and Christian Anderson. Toppin averages 21.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Anderson contributes with 19.3 points and 7.5 assists per game, showcasing their importance to the team.
BTB Betting Pick
Duke is favored by 9.5 points with odds of -107. Duke scores 87.7 points per game, while Texas Tech scores 83.6. Duke’s strong offense and rebounding give them an edge. I predict Duke will cover the spread with a projected score of Duke 88, Texas Tech 77.
The over/under for the game is set at 153.5. Combining Duke’s average points of 87.7 and Texas Tech’s 83.6 gives a total of 171.3. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, so I recommend taking the over. The projected total score is 165, going over the current line of 153.5.