Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 9/24/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-1) host the Texas Longhorns (2-1) at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday. Texas Tech is 4.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 59.5.

The Texas Longhorns come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Longhorns played the UTSA Roadrunners and took home the win by a score of 41-20. Bijan Robinson was the leader on the ground for the Longhorns with 20 carries for 183 yards (9.2 yds per attempt). Hudson Card finished 15/23 with 161 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 138.4 and finished the game without throwing an interception. On the ground, the Longhorns gave up 139 yds on 44 tries, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run surrendered. Texas gave up 26 completions on 40 attempts for 269 yards, and a completion rate of 65.0%. When all was said and done, they had 59 plays which gave them 459 yards. The Texas Longhorns ran the ball 36 different times and amassed 298 yards, which earned them an average of 8.3 yards per tote.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Texas Longhorns are averaging 37.3 points per game. As a team they have an average of 170.3 yards rushing giving them a rank of 62nd in college football. The Longhorns have racked up 1,213 yards in total for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Texas has totaled 3 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Texas has amassed 68 1st downs, and they have committed 19 penalties for 143 yds. They have turned the football over 1 different times.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Longhorns have allowed 649 yds which has them sitting in 71st in the nation. They are conceding 216.3 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 67.6%. Overall, they are giving up 347.0 yards per outing which ranks them 54th in Division 1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 130.7 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 392 rushing yards through 3 games. The Longhorns sit in 32nd in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 16.7 points per contest.

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The Red Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Red Raiders walked away with a loss by a score of 27-14 when they played the NC State Wolfpack. Donovan Smith (1 TD) ended the contest with 214 yards on 21/36 through the air while his QB rating was 106.3. He tossed 2 picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.9. SaRodorick Thompson ran the football 9 times for 39 yards, ending the contest with 4.3 yds per attempt for Texas Tech. Texas Tech ended up running for 2.1 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 54 yds on 26 carries. The Red Raiders ended up finishing with 353 yds while running 69 plays (5.1 yds per play). The Red Raiders pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 159 yds on 16 for 24 passing. Texas Tech gave up 37 run attempts for 111 yds (3.0 yds per carry).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Red Raiders currently rank 47th in Division 1 averaging 36.7 PPG. For the season to this point, the Red Raiders have compiled 1,121 yards via the pass along with an average of 373.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 4th in the country. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold an average of 475.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 35th in the nation. The Texas Tech offense has racked up 178 yards of penalties on 22 infractions, which is 43rd in college football in terms of helping out the opposition.

The Red Raiders are conceding 22.3 points per contest, which has them sitting 55th in the nation. Texas Tech has given up a total of 248 yards on the ground (82.7 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. This year, they have allowed 67 points in total. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 211.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 63rd in the nation. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 193 plays, which is 42nd in college football.

Who will win tonight's Longhorns/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Longhorns -4.5

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