- Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Duke Blue Devils
- Event Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-3) are set to face off against the undefeated Duke Blue Devils (11-0) this Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
In their most recent matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a victory, defeating Northern Colorado with a score of 101-90. In terms of personal fouls, the Red Raiders committed 11, while Northern Colorado had 17. Texas Tech converted 12 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc, and Northern Colorado managed only 50% from the free-throw line, sinking 4 out of 8 shots. Northern Colorado managed 30 rebounds (11 offensive, 19 defensive) but failed to record a block. They facilitated 18 assists and captured 1 steal during the game. Defensively, Texas Tech allowed their opponents to shoot 56.1% overall, as Northern Colorado went 37 for 66. Texas Tech compiled a total of 13 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. On the glass, they grabbed 23 rebounds, with 4 being offensive. At the free-throw line, the Red Raiders converted 19 of 24 for a percentage of 79.2%. Their shooting stats included a field goal percentage of 60.3%, finishing 35 out of 58, along with 12 of 28 from 3-point range.
LeJuan Watts was pivotal in the game, achieving a remarkable 92.3% shooting rate and providing 4 assists. He played 37 minutes, securing 6 rebounds and scoring 36 points on 12 of 13 shooting.
Currently, Texas Tech boasts an 8-3 record for the season. They are scoring an average of 83.6 points per game (ranking 83rd nationally) with a shooting accuracy of 46.2% from the field. The Red Raiders are connecting on 37.6% of their 3-point attempts (121 of 322) and 66.8% from the free-throw line. As a collective, they average 38.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 178 assists, positioning them 97th in Division 1 for passing accuracy. They commit 9.9 turnovers per game and average 15.8 fouls each contest.
On the defensive end, the Red Raiders force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game while drawing 18.6 fouls. They rank 71st in allowing assists, giving up 123 this season. Texas Tech permits a field goal percentage of 45.4% (303 of 668), averaging 35.5 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc, and they rank 204th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (73.9).
In their latest game, the Duke Blue Devils achieved a comfortable victory, defeating Lipscomb 97-73. Duke accumulated 34 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive boards for a total of 52. They committed 22 turnovers while earning 14 steals. Lipscomb committed 19 fouls, sending Duke to the free-throw line a total of 22 times, of which they made 17 for a rate of 77.3%. Regarding 3-point shooting, Duke hit 8 of 25 attempts (32.0%). Overall, the Blue Devils shot 36 of 69 from the field, amounting to a 52.2% success rate. Defensively, Duke allowed Lipscomb to score on 24 of 61 shots, yielding a percentage of 39.3%. For 3-point attempts, Lipscomb shot 30.4%, hitting 7 out of 23, while Duke finished 18 out of 20 from the free-throw line, achieving a 90.0% success rate. In rebounds, Duke allowed Lipscomb a total of 19 (2 offensive).
Cameron Boozer emerged as a key performer for Duke, hitting 10 of 17 shots for a field goal percentage of 58.8% and grabbing 13 rebounds. He finished with 26 points in 30 minutes on the court and contributed 3 assists during the matchup.
Boasting an undefeated record of 11-0, Duke showcases its offensive prowess by shooting 50.2% from the field, positioning them 31st in collegiate basketball. They’ve accumulated 965 points (87.7 per game) and grab an average of 43.4 rebounds. The Blue Devils assist 18.9 times per game (19th nationally) while committing 11.3 turnovers. They average 17.1 fouls per game and convert 71.5% from the foul line.
Duke’s defensive statistics reflect their ability to constrain opponents as they allow just 27.0% from 3-point range (80 of 296), with rivals hitting 71.8% of free throws against them. They concede an average of 12.1 assists and 31.8 rebounds, ranking 96th and 67th, respectively, in these categories. Defensively, Duke ranks 4th nationally in points allowed per game (60.8), force 13.5 turnovers, and limit opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of just 34.6% (1st in the country).
Will tonight’s NCAA matchup swing in favor of the spread?
Prediction: Take Duke
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