Feb. 14, 2026, 7:20 a.m. ET
Buckle up, the Big 12 brings another heavyweight matchup on Saturday evening when two of the top teams in the conference go at it. The Arizona Wildcats (23-1, 10-1 Big 12) are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-6, 8-3 Big 12) from the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of DraftKings.
Texas Tech vs. Arizona betting odds
College basketball odds via DraftKings
Spread: Arizona -10.5 (-110), Texas Tech +10.5 (-110)Money Line: Arizona -600, Texas Tech +440Over-Under: Over 155.5 (-110), Under 155.5 (-110)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Texas Tech vs. Arizona prediction, pick
Texas Tech dropped two games to UCF and Kansas, but has bounced back nicely with two wins in Big 12 play. They now draw Arizona, which suffered defeat for the first time of the year against Kansas in their last action.
This game is what college basketball is all about, with the matchups it provides. At the guards, Arizona brings Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley, while Texas Tech carries Christian Anderson, Donovan Atwell, and LeJuan Watts. The forward matchup may be even better with Texas Tech’s JT Toppin squaring off against Koa Peat.
This game is so tight on paper, and both teams embrace these moments. With the game at Arizona, and the Wildcats looking to bounce back from their first loss, they get the nod ever-so-slightly.
Prediction: Arizona 81, Texas Tech 77
Best Bet: Texas Tech +10.5
How to watch Texas Tech vs. Arizona
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN App
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