BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS @ TTU

Tech returns home as No. 19

Texas Tech hosts Bethune-Cookman after a 76–42 opener against Jackson State, while the Wildcats are 0–1 following a 79–70 loss at Furman. Tech’s 47-game nonconference home winning streak adds context.

Turnovers could be a pressure point

Texas Tech forced 24 turnovers and committed 10 in its opener, while Bethune-Cookman made 8 of 19 threes against Furman.

Jordan gave the Wildcats an opening-night scorer

Mari Jordan led Bethune-Cookman with 22 points against Furman, going 4-for-6 from three and 4-for-4 at the line; Jameel Morris and Jaylen Jones scored nine apiece.

Tech’s frontcourt availability remains a caveat

JT Toppin is progressing in rehabilitation from the injury that ended his prior season, with no return date provided; Jamichael Stillwell’s availability was uncertain because of eligibility.

Prior meetings favor the home side

Texas Tech leads the all-time series 2–0, with both wins at home; the latest was a 94–61 season-opening victory in 2024–25.

Pick Ideas

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Texas Tech moneyline, but beware the price

Tech is the outright lean at home, but -4900 offers little standalone value, so pass rather than treat the heavy favorite as a sure thing.

Wait for a posted spread or total

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