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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
The Round of 32 is set to begin on Saturday and one of the games scheduled will see the 11th-seeded Drake Bulldogs take on the 3rd-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders in the xx Region. Let’s take a look at the important match statistics and predictions to see who could be advancing to the Sweet 16 next week.
Drake enters this game with a record of 31-3. The Bulldogs are coming off a convincing win in the first round of the NCAA tournament, beating Missouri on Thursday by a score of 67-57. While this was considered an upset, Drake pretty much kept Missouri at bay the entire game and it never looked like they were in doubt of losing.
As for Texas Tech, they enter this game with a record of 26-8. The Red Raiders were tested in the first round of the NCAA tournament by UNC Wilmington but ultimately pulled away for an 82-72 win.
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Drake Bulldogs - Texas Tech Red Raiders Key Points
- Texas Tech is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- Texas Tech is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs the MVC
- Drake is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games
- Drake is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs the Big 12
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Our Drake Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction
Drake showed up defensively in the first round, holding Missouri to 57 points and just 33.3% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs also held the Tigers to 25% shooting from the three-point line, a point that will be emphasized in the Round of 32 as well.
The Red Raiders attempted a staggering 46 three-point shots in their first-round game against UNC Wilmington, making just 13 of them (28.3%). Knowing that, it could be said that the Red Raiders are much too reliant on the three-point shot and are now playing Drake, who not only has the second-best scoring defense in the country but also holds their opponents to about 30% from long range.
Perhaps the Red Raiders will get hot late and win this game but because of Drake’s elite defense this season, our Drake Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders prediction is Drake alternate spread +10.5.Jackpot Pools
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