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BYU vs. Texas Tech prediction: Why Texas Tech is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get BYU vs Texas Tech predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET as BYU takes on Texas Tech in men's college basketball action at United Supermarkets Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Texas Tech a slight edge with a 54% win probability over BYU.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's BYU vs. Texas Tech matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
BYU vs. Texas Tech prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between BYU and Texas Tech 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Texas Tech a 54% chance of beating BYU. Our predicted final score has Texas Tech winning 82-80.
According to our model, BYU (+2.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 165.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
BYU vs. Texas Tech odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | BYU | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-105) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +128 | -148 |
| Total | o165.5 (-110) | u165.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
BYU vs. Texas Tech picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | BYU +2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | BYU | +128 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is BYU +2.5 at the spread.
BYU vs. Texas Tech game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Texas Tech and BYU at United Supermarkets Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: BYU vs. Texas Tech
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
Conclusion
We predict Texas Tech, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat BYU on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate BYU vs. Texas Tech insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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