The Texas Tech Red Raiders have made the NCAA Tournament in seven of the last ten seasons.
Grant McCasland has the Red Raiders in a prime position for another March Madness run, according to the early results this season.
The Winthrop Eagles are among the better teams in the Big South Conference. Led by Logan Duncomb, Winthrop is one of the highest-scoring teams in college basketball.
Duncomb is a senior transfer center from Indiana who is having a breakout season this year.
Previously this season, Winthrop covered the spread against Nebraska and Arkansas in close losses.
So far, Texas Tech has ranked as high as 10th in the AP Polls.
The Red Raiders are coming off a high-profile win over Duke.
With Texas Tech on the board, this game will draw betting interest on a Sunday with limited college hoops action.
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Winthrop Eagles at Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting at Bookmaker
United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX, hosts the matchup between the Winthrop Eagles and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Tipoff time is at 2 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.
Winthrop will attract bargain hunters with its enhanced road dog price.
As mentioned earlier, the Eagles have credibility from strong performances against quality opponents.
Texas Tech is a respected brand with college basketball bettors.
Of great concern is that the Red Raiders will likely be overpriced as the home Power Four brand that is significantly more popular than Winthrop.
The upset win over Duke will add to Texas Tech's already expensive price tag.
Winthrop Eagles
The Winthrop Eagles are 8-6 straight up, 7-4 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under the total.
Winthrop has covered five out of their last eight games. At the same time, the Eagles have gone over the total in four of their previous four matchups.
Winthrop has NCAABB metrics of 11th in scoring offense, 107th in field goal percentage, 53rd in 3-point field goal percentage, 107th in free throw percentage, and 31st in offensive rebounding.
On defense, the Eagles rank 251st in scoring defense, 127th in field-goal percentage allowed, 226th in 3-point field-goal percentage allowed, and 177th in defensive rebounding.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 9-3 straight up, 4-7-1 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total.
Texas Tech has covered two of its last five games. At the same time, the Red Raiders have gone over the total in three of their previous three matchups.
Texas Tech has NCAABB metrics of 148th in scoring offense, 119th in field goal percentage, 51st in 3-point field goal percentage, 320th in free throw percentage, and 183rd in offensive rebounding.
On defense, the Red Raiders rank 151st in scoring defense, 294th in field goal percentage allowed, 228th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 158th in defensive rebounding.
Winthrop at Texas Tech Betting Trends
Winthrop has shown excellent betting value on the road.
The Eagles covered the spread in eight of their most recent ten games on the road.
Winthrop went under the total in four of their last five road tilts.
On the other hand, Texas Tech is in the red at home.
The Red Raiders covered the spread in three of their most recent eight home games.
Texas Tech went under the total in five of its last eight home games.
Winthrop at Texas Tech Bookmaker Best Bets
As was previously noted, Winthrop played Nebraska and Arkansas tough, covering the spread in road games.
Texas Tech will be overpriced in this spot as the bigger brand.
Winthrop will get a battleship full of points and can cover the big spread with its prolific offense.
Main Pick: Winthrop Eagles
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Logan Duncomb Over the Points and Rebounds Total
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