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Halftime Report
Villanova is on the road but looking no worse for wear. Sitting on a score of 41-33, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still one more half to play.
If Villanova keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 4-1 in no time. On the other hand, Texas Tech will have to make due with a 3-1 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Villanova Wildcats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders
Current Records: Villanova 3-1, Texas Tech 3-0
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort — Nassau, Bahamas
- TV: ESPN2
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know
Texas Tech has played every game this season on their home court, but they’ll have to hit the road on Wednesday. They will face off against the Villanova Wildcats at 2:30 p.m. ET at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, the Red Raiders beat the Islanders 73-64.
Texas Tech got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joe Toussaint out in front who scored 14 points along with 3 steals. Warren Washington was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with 8 rebounds.
Meanwhile, winning is just a little bit easier when your shooting is a whole 21% better than the opposition, a fact Villanova proved on Friday. They took down the Terrapins 57-40.
Among those leading the charge was Tyler Burton, who scored 15 points along with 6 rebounds.
The Red Raiders pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for the Wildcats, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Going forward, Texas Tech is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 3.5 points. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Texas Tech have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 42.7 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Villanova struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.8 per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to find expert analysis of the match and other NCAA Basketball content.
Odds
Villanova is a 3.5-point favorite against Texas Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 3-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 128.5 points.
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Series History
Villanova won the only game these two teams have played in the last 5 years.
- Mar 25, 2018 – Villanova 71 vs. Texas Tech 59
Injury Report for Texas Tech
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Villanova
- Trey Patterson: Out (Shoulder)
