The Knights will play the Red Raiders on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:00 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The UCF and Texas Tech basketball teams will play on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UCF currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Texas Tech is 98.33.
- Away UCF - UCF heads into this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Texas Tech - Texas Tech will host UCF sporting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - UCF currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Texas Tech now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - UCF has a 0.818 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Texas Tech, has a 0.818 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - UCF has a 9-2 regular season overall record. Texas Tech has notched a 9-2 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! UCF faces Texas Tech in a clash of 9-2 titans. Who will prevail?
The stakes are high as conference records determine tournament seeds. UCF and Texas Tech are both 0-0 in the Big 12. UCF rides a 5-game win streak, while Texas Tech has won 2 straight. Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers. Review each team’s futures odds and current standings below. Abra-cadabra!
Best Knights at Red Raiders Odds
Underdog UCF | Favorite Texas Tech |
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Underdog UCF | Favorite Texas Tech |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Texas Tech is a -13.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UCF is a +13.5 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 146.5 -115 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Texas Tech is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and UCF is a +675 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
Game |
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UCF
Texas Tech
12/31/24 1:00pm CST | +13.5 -115-13.5 -105 |
Underdog UCF - UCF bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +13.5 UCF underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Texas Tech - Texas Tech bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -13.5 Texas Tech favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UCF at Texas Tech Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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UCF
Texas Tech
First to 5 Points
12/31/24 1:00pm CST | +135-190Bet |
UCF
Texas Tech
First to 10 Points
12/31/24 1:00pm CST | +165-250Bet |
UCF
Texas Tech
First to 15 Points
12/31/24 1:00pm CST | +200-300Bet |
UCF
Texas Tech
Game to Overtime
12/31/24 1:00pm CST | Yes +1500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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#9 Texas Tech | 21-6 | 0.778 | 14-2 | 6-2 | 12-4 | +3 | 0.750 | W1 |
UCF | 13-13 | 0.500 | 10-5 | 2-6 | 4-11 | +10.5 | 0.267 | L7 |
UCF & Texas Tech Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
UCF Championship Odds
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UCF | +50000 Bet |
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Texas Tech | +3500 Bet |
UCF & Texas Tech Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UCF vs Texas Tech College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 1:00 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UCF vs Texas Tech Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCF vs Texas Tech Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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