Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 22, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be in Tampa, FL, Sunday night for a 9:45 PM second-round matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide, and we have you ready to roll with our Texas Tech vs Alabama prediction. Texas Tech comes into Sunday as a five seed with 23 wins and 10 losses on the year. Alabama appears as a four seed with 24 wins and 9 losses this season. The Red Raiders are coming into this matchup having won two of the last five overall, following a 20-point victory over Akron in round one of the tournament that ended a three-game losing streak. The Alabama Crimson Tide has won three of the last five, with a 10-point victory against Hofstra in the first round. Read more about this Texas Tech vs Alabama prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Texas Tech looks to keep it rolling
The Texas Tech offense has been solid this season, averaging 80.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor, but the Red Raiders averaged only daddy 64.6 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, the Red Raiders are allowing 72.6 points per game this year and gave up an average of 76.6 points per game during their recent 3-game skid. Offensively, Texas Tech exploded in round one, scoring 91 points on 64% shooting, 55% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Texas Tech was the better team, allowing just 71 points on 40% shooting. The Red Raiders won the rebounding battle by 7 and forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory.
JT Toppin Has led the Texas Tech offense this season with 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson is second with 18.9 points to go along with the team-leading 7.5 assists. Donovan Atwell averages 13.5 points, and Lejuan Watts averages 11.6 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Texas Tech:
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- JT Toppin (Out) – Knee
- LaTrell Hoover (Out) – Redshirt
Alabama pushes towards the second weekend
Offensively, Alabama has been one of the best teams in the country this season, averaging 91.7 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Alabama has been mediocre, allowing 83.1 points per game this season. Offensively, Alabama dominated its first-round matchup, scoring 90 points on 48% shooting, 33% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Alabama was the better team, giving up to 70 points on 41% shooting. Alabama won the rebounding about 12 and forced 12 turnovers in the win. Labaron Philon Jr. led the way for the Alabama offense with 29 points and seven assists on 18 shots.
Labaron Philon Jr. leads the Alabama offense this season, averaging 22 points and 4.8 assists per game. Aden Holloway is second on the team, averaging 16.8 points. Latrell Wrightsell averages 12.7 points per game. Amari Allen is averaging 11.6 points to go along with the team-leading 7.1 rebounds. Aiden Cherrelle is the fifth player on the team in double digits, with 11.2 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Alabama:
- Aden Holloway (Out) – Personal
- Keitenn Bristow Petraitis (Out) – Undisclosed
- Davion Hannah Petraitis (Out) – Undisclosed
- Colins Onyejiaka Petraitis (Out) – Undisclosed
Texas Tech vs Alabama Pick
- Texas Tech vs Alabama Spread Pick
Both teams have been solid all season, but Texas Tech will have the edge despite their injury report. Alabama will be without several key players in this matchup, giving Texas Tech a distinct advantage. Look for the Red Raiders to start the game strong and control things from the opening minute Sunday. Take Texas Tech to do the job as they get the win and cover in Tampa to advance into the second round.
- Texas Tech vs Alabama Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well this season, and that will continue in this matchup. Despite both teams having injuries and missing pieces, look for each offense to start the game strong. The injuries and missing links will weigh in on this game, leading to a slowdown at some point. Look for both teams to come out strong, but the total will fall short, as each team will be without a ton of production.
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