The Sam Houston Bearkats (6-7) and Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-2) will compete at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas on Thursday, December 28 at 8:00 PM ET for this college basketball betting showdown. The Red Raiders are heavy favorites to win with a point spread of -16.5 (-110).

The Bearkats have lost their last two matchups and are 2-3 in their last five games. Their most recent defeat was a 76-64 outing against the Grand Canyon Lopes, where they had issues obtaining a lead at all for the game.

Davon Barnes is getting 14.0 points per game to lead their offense. He is also connecting on 37.6 percent of his shots and 88.5 percent of his free throws.

They are averaging 71.1 points per game and shooting 39.8 percent from the field. They are shooting 31.7 percent from behind the three point line and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. For total rebounds, they are accumulating 36.6.

On defense, they are allowing 71.2 points per game and teams are making 45.5 percent of their shots. Opposing teams are also making 29.7 percent of their threes and 68.1 percent of their free throws.

The Red Raiders have won their last four games heading into this event. Their previous successful encounter was a 77-66 outing over the UT Arlington Mavericks, which marked their third double digit win out of their last four.

Joe Tousaaint averages 15.0 points per game and is shooting 48.2 percent from the field. He is also making 91.5 percent of his free throws, which will be key down the stretch.

Their offense averages 75.6 points each game and they are making 44.1 percent of their shots. Their success behind the three point line has been 33.9 percent of the time and they shoot 77.6 percent from the free throw line. For rebounds, they do slightly more than the Bearkats at 38.1 per game.

As for their defense, they are allowing 65.5 points and 41.2 percent shooting from opponents. They are also slowing teams to 31.6 percent shooting from behind the arc and 66.9 percent from the free throw line. 

The odds from MyBookie reveal the Texas Tech Red Raiders as heavy favorites to win. According to market insights, they have a 91.8 percent chance at finding success.

The Red Raiders are highly appealing here. Look for them to make a case to cover the spread on both ends of the floor.