Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, 12/27/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas Razorbacks

Date: Friday, December 27, 2024

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Razorbacks (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is the location where the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6) will attempt to beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-4) on Friday, December 27, 2024 in the Autozone Liberty Bowl. Texas Tech is 2.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 59.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game with a record of 8-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Red Raiders took the field against the West Virginia Mountaineers and walked away with a win by a score of 52-15. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ran the ball 33 times and accumulated 209 yds, which had them averaging 6.3 yards per carry. In the game, they ran 75 plays which converted into 568 yds. Texas Tech relinquished 29 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 265 yds, and a completion percentage of 72.5%. When it came to stopping the run, the Red Raiders gave up 140 yds on 35 tries, which is an average of 4.0 yards per rush surrendered.

The Red Raiders have tallied 5,518 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Texas Tech has totaled 30 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 19 times. Texas Tech has recorded 296 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 91 penalties for 772 yards. Offensively they are averaging 161.8 yards via the ground game which ranks them 67th in the country. Concerning scoring points, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have an average of 38.6 PPG.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Red Raiders have conceded 3,664 yards which ranks them 133rd in college football. They have conceded 305.3 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 64.6%. For the season, they have relinquished 451.9 yards per outing which has them sitting 124th in the country. They have surrendered 26 touchdowns through the air in addition to 26 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 4.4 yards per run and 146.6 yards on the ground per contest for the year. In total, they have allowed 1,759 yards via the ground game in 12 games. The Red Raiders sit in 122nd in college football regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 34.5 PPG.

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The Razorbacks come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Razorbacks took a loss by a final score of 28-21 when they played the Missouri Tigers. Arkansas ended up running for 4.2 yards per attempt, finishing with 148 yds on 35 attempts. The Razorbacks finished the game with 377 yards while running 70 plays (5.4 yards per play). The Razorbacks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 168 yds on 10 for 20 passing. Arkansas conceded 47 run attempts for 193 yds (4.1 yds per carry).

The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 451.2 yards/outing, which has them ranked 13th in college football. The Arkansas offense has accrued 732 yds of penalties on 83 infractions, which ranks 32nd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 182.0 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 2,184 yards for this year. They have thrown 10 picks while letting opponents recover 13 fumbles and they have earned 294 first downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Razorbacks rank 47th in the country with an average of 30.3 points per game. During the season thus far, the Razorbacks currently sit at 3,230 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 269.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 21st in D-1.

The Razorbacks are giving up 24.9 PPG, ranking them 69th in college football. Arkansas has given up a total of 1,462 rushing yards (121.8 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. In total, they have conceded 299 points in total. They have allowed 22 touchdowns through the air and 244.2 yards/outing, which has them ranked 108th in the nation. The Razorbacks defense has taken part in 810 plays, which ranks 73rd in college football. They have earned 5 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Raiders +2.5

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