Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Colorado Buffaloes (6-2) are hitting the road to Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024 where they will try to beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-3). Texas Tech opens this game as 3.5-point dogs. The total is set at 63.

The Colorado Buffaloes come into this matchup with a record of 6-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Buffaloes faced off with the Cincinnati Bearcats and earned the victory with a final of 34-23. At the end of the game, they ran 71 plays which gave them a total of 446 yards. The Colorado Buffaloes ended up running the ball 40 different times and tallied 123 yards, which had them averaging 3.1 yards per carry. In the running game, the Buffaloes gave up 171 yards on 32 attempts, which is an average of 5.3 yds per run allowed. Colorado relinquished 16 completions on 30 attempts for 180 yds, and a completion rate of 53.3%.

Concerning scoring points, the Colorado Buffaloes hold an average of 31.4 points per game. As a team they're averaging 80.6 yards via the ground game which ranks them 130th in the country. The Buffaloes have racked up 3,236 yards in total over the course of this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Colorado has totaled 21 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns via the ground. Colorado has earned 176 first downs, and they have committed 56 infractions for 527 yds. They have turned the ball over 9 different times.

The Buffaloes are ranked 45th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 22.0 points per contest. They are allowing 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 155.4 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,243 rushing yards through 8 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Buffaloes are giving up 1,674 yards which has them ranked 38th in D-1. They are allowing 209.3 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 62.2%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 364.6 yards/game putting them at 65th in Division 1. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Red Raiders head into this game 6-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Red Raiders got the win with a final of 23-22 when they faced the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas Tech rushed the ball for 3.8 yards per carry, finishing with 129 yds on 34 carries. The Red Raiders finished the game with 366 yds and they ran 74 plays (4.9 yds per play). The Red Raiders passing defense allowed a completion rate of 57.9%, relinquishing 299 yards on 22 out of 38 through the air. Texas Tech conceded 38 rushing attempts for 133 yards (3.5 yards per rush).

The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 446.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 22nd in D-1. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 569 penalty yards on 70 infractions, which ranks them 10th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 164.4 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,480 yards for this season. They have thrown 6 picks while surrendering 8 fumbles and they have been able to record 210 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Red Raiders are ranked 20th in the country averaging 36.4 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Red Raiders have earned 2,542 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 282.4 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 23rd in D-1.

Texas Tech has conceded a total of 1,394 rushing yards (154.9 yards per game) and 19 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have conceded 20 touchdowns through the air as well as 307.2 yards per game, which has them ranked 133rd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 11 picks on the season. The Red Raiders defense has participated in 640 plays, which is 127th in D-1. The Red Raiders are surrendering 34.4 points per game, which has them sitting 120th in the nation. Overall, they have surrendered 310 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Buffaloes -3.5

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