Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/21
The Kansas State Wildcats will travel to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. The game will take place at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Fans can watch the game on FOX.
This Big 12 conference game has the Wildcats as the underdogs with a spread of +14.5. The Red Raiders are favored with a spread of -14.5. Texas Tech holds a stronger record at 19-7, while Kansas State is 11-15 this season.
Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock TX
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Texas Tech Red Raiders -14.5 (-112), Kansas State Wildcats +14.5 (-113)
Kansas State Wildcats Team Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have shown mixed results in recent games. They had a big win against the Baylor Bears with a score of 90-74. Nate Johnson and P.J. Haggerty were the standout players, scoring 33 and 34 points respectively.
In another recent game, the Wildcats faced a tough loss to the Houston Cougars, 64-78. Their shooting percentage was lower, hitting only 35.1% of their field goals. Despite the loss, P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points, leading the team in scoring.
The Wildcats’ season record stands at 11-15, with a 2-8 record in away games. They score an average of 80.6 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 46.1%. P.J. Haggerty is a key player, averaging 23.7 points per game for the season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold a 19-7 record this season. They are especially strong at home with a 14-2 record. In their recent games, they went 2-1, including a win over the Arizona Wildcats by three points.
Offensively, the Red Raiders score 81.4 points per game. They excel from beyond the arc, making 11.4 three-pointers per game. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 38.9%, ranking 27th nationally.
JT Toppin leads the team with 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson also contributes significantly, averaging 19 points and 7.6 assists. These players are key to the Red Raiders’ success on the court.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game is set at Texas Tech -14.5. Kansas State scores 80.6 points per game, while Texas Tech scores 81.4 points. Despite Texas Tech’s better rebounding and shooting from three-point range, Kansas State’s ability to keep up with possessions per game suggests they can cover the spread. The pick is Kansas State +14.5.
The over/under for the game is 159.5. Combined, Kansas State and Texas Tech average 162 points per game. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Texas Tech excelling in three-point shooting. Given these factors, the total is likely to go over. The pick is over 159.5.