- Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
- Broadcast: FOX
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The West Virginia Mountaineers (15-8) prepare to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-6) at the iconic WVU Coliseum this Sunday.
In their previous outing, the Texas Tech Red Raiders faced off against Kansas, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 64-61. During the game, Texas Tech recorded a field goal percentage of 31.9% (23 out of 72) and made 12 of their 40 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Red Raiders hit 3 out of 5 for a conversion rate of 60.0%. On the boards, they secured a total of 35 rebounds, 12 of which came from the offensive end. They managed to register 12 assists while conceding 15 turnovers, coupled with 13 steals. Defensively, Texas Tech allowed Kansas to shoot at 45.3% from the floor, resulting in 24 successful shots out of 53 attempts. Kansas accumulated 10 assists and generated 4 steals, while also grabbing 36 rebounds (5 offensive and 31 defensive) without any blocks. From the charity stripe, Kansas shot 76.9% by converting 10 out of 13 attempts and made 6 out of 20 three-point attempts. Texas Tech committed 14 fouls compared to Kansas’ 10.
LeJuan Watts emerged as a key player for Texas Tech, shooting 36.4% from the field and accumulating 5 assists. Logging 37 minutes, he grabbed 12 rebounds and finished with 19 points, connecting on 8 of 22 shots.
Entering this matchup, Texas Tech boasts a record of 16-6 for the current season. Averaging 82.9 points per game (58th nationally), they have a shooting percentage of 46.7% from the field. The team excels beyond the arc, shooting 38.6% (251 of 651), and converting 70.5% of their free throws. Texas Tech averages 37.7 rebounds per game and has compiled 356 assists, ranking 106th in Division 1 for assists. They surrender possession 10.5 times per game and average 16.1 fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Red Raiders have been forcing their adversaries into 10.9 turnovers per game while committing an average of 16.7 personal fouls. Opponents are managing to shoot 32.7% from deep against them, and they rank 191st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.0). Texas Tech’s defense permits opponents to achieve a shooting percentage of 44.6% (590 of 1,323) and allows 34.3 rebounds on average per game. They hold a respectable 20th ranking nationally for assists allowed, having given up 245 assists this season.
In their last match, the West Virginia Mountaineers clinched a hard-fought victory against Cincinnati, winning 59-54. The Mountaineers secured 21 defensive rebounds and added 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 29 boards. They committed 12 turnovers while achieving 5 steals throughout the game. Cincinnati was called for 17 personal fouls, allowing West Virginia 21 free-throw attempts, of which they successfully converted 11 (52.4%). In terms of three-point shooting, West Virginia made 6 out of 21 attempts (28.6%). By the end of the game, the Mountaineers shot 43.8% from the field, with 21 successful field goals out of 48 attempts. Cincinnati shot at 36.4%, making 20 out of 55 shots. They finished with a 30.4% three-point shooting percentage (7 of 23) and shot 77.8% from the free-throw line (7 of 9). Overall, West Virginia allowed Cincinnati to gather 33 total rebounds, 11 of which were offensive.
Honor Huff contributed significantly for the Mountaineers, hitting 5 of 11 shots for a 45.5% shooting percentage while securing 2 rebounds. He recorded 16 points over 38 minutes of action and dished out 6 assists.
West Virginia’s season record stands at 15-8. The Mountaineers foul an average of 15.1 times per game and convert 67.8% of their free throws. They dish out 13.2 assists per game (ranking 251st in D-1) and turn the ball over 11.2 times on average. The Mountaineers have scored 1,616 points this season, averaging 70.3 points per game, while grabbing 35.2 rebounds each outing. Offensively, they maintain a shooting percentage of 44.5%, placing them 240th nationally.
Defensively, West Virginia ranks 7th in the country for points allowed per game, limiting foes to 63.3 points. They create 11.6 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.1% from the floor (50th in D-1). Their defense permits 34.4% shooting from long range (171 of 497), with opponents hitting 72.8% of their free throws. West Virginia’s defensive statistics include an average of 12.9 assists and 32.4 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 140th and 68th, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will take the win in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on West Virginia and the under for total points.
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