Match Analysis: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 20, 2025
- Time: 2:10 AM UTC
- Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Game Overview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders, seeded third, face off against the 14th-seeded UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Texas Tech boasts a strong offense, averaging 80.9 points per game, while UNC Wilmington averages 79.4 points. The Seahawks have a notable rebounding advantage, ranking 19th in rebounds per game.
Key Factors to Consider
- Texas Tech has a more potent offense, ranking 29th in points scored, while UNC Wilmington excels in rebounding, ranking 19th. The Seahawks have been efficient from the field, shooting nearly 48%.
- There is no recent head-to-head data between these teams, but Texas Tech is favored due to their overall performance this season.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- The game's high spread and over/under total suggest a potentially high-scoring contest with Texas Tech favored to dominate.
- Both teams are highly motivated, with UNC Wilmington seeking an upset and Texas Tech aiming to advance in the tournament.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Texas Tech -2100, UNC Wilmington +1100 | Texas Tech | β β β β β 95% |
Spread | Texas Tech -15.5, UNC Wilmington +15.5 | UNC Wilmington +15.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Over_under | Over 143.5, Under 143.5 | Over 143.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Predicted Outcome
Texas Tech is likely to win but may struggle to cover the large spread.
Predicted Score: Texas Tech 81, UNC Wilmington 67