Texas Tech Red Raiders vs UCF Knight Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be on the road Saturday for a 12:00 PM matchup inside Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, against the UCF Knights, and we have you ready to roll with our Texas Tech vs UCF prediction. Texas Tech is the 11th-ranked team in the nation entering Saturday with 16 wins and 4 losses. UCF stays home Saturday with sixteen wins and four losses this season. Texas Tech comes into this matchup on a long winning streak following a four-point home victory against Houston in their last outing. The UCF Knights are running hot coming into Saturday, having won three of the last five, including two in a row after a three-point home victory against Arizona State. Read more about this Texas Tech vs UCF prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Texas Tech looks to stay hot
The Texas Tech office has carried the team this season, averaging 84.2 points on 47% shooting, and the Red Raiders have averaged 85.4 points per game over their last five wins. Defensively, Texas Tech has been stout, holding opponents to 73.8 points per game this season. Offensively, Texas Tech was phenomenal in its last outing, scoring 90 points on 44% shooting and knocked down 12 3-pointers. Defensively, Texas Tech did have some issues, giving up 86 points on 48% shooting from the floor. The Red Raiders won the rebounding battle by 16 and forced 6 turnovers to seal the victory. JT Toppin led the show for the Texas Tech offense in their last outing with 31 points on 24 shots after playing all 40 minutes. Jalen Petty and Donovan Atwell both chipped in heavily, scoring 18 points apiece. Christian Anderson added a fourth-best 12 points on nine shots in 40 minutes.
JT Toppin leads the Texas Tech office this season with 22.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson is second on the team with 19.8 points to go along with the team-leading 7.4 assists. Lejuan Watts averages the third-best 12.8 points, and Donovan Atwell is 4th on the roster with 12.2 points per game. Jaylen Petty has averaged 9.4 points per game this season for Texas Tech, but he's played in just 19 games.
Key Injury Report for Texas Tech:
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- Jazz Henderson (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- LaTrell Hoover (Out) - Redshirt
- Luke Bamgboye (Questionable) - Leg
UCF tries to continue its winning ways
The UCF Knights offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 84 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defensively, UCF has struggled, allowing 77 points per game through 20 games. UCF was better on the offensive side in their last outing, pouring in 79 points, including 44 in the second half, on 45% shooting, and the Knights knocked down 7 triples. Defensively, UCF did just enough, giving up 76 points on 47% shooting on the floor. UCF won the rebounding battle, pulling down 40 rebounds, and forced 10 turnovers to seal the victory. Riley Kugel led the way for the UCF office in their last outing, with 17 points on ten shots in 35 minutes. Jordan Burks added 15 points on 11 shots, and Jamichael Stillwell had the third-best 14 points in 28 minutes. Themus Fulks was the third UCF starter in double digits with 12 points in 38 minutes of action.
Riley Kugel leads the Central Florida offense this season, averaging 15.1 points per game. Themus Fulks is second on the team, averaging 13.9 points to go along with a team-leading 7.2 assists per contest. Jamichael Stillwell is averaging 12.5 points and leads the Knights, pulling in 7.9 rebounds per game. Jordan Burks is tied for third on the roster, averaging 12.5 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for UCF:
- Jeremy Foumena (Questionable) - Knee
- Tanner Jones (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Texas Tech vs UCF Pick
- Texas Tech vs UCF Spread Pick
Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Texas Tech is the far better team. The Red Raiders are better on both sides of the ball and will look to continue their winning ways in this matchup. Texas Tech is pushing to get into the top 10 in the country as they are hunting a high seed heading into March. Despite UCF's success as of late, look for the Red Raiders to do the work on the road Saturday, leading to a conference win. Look for Texas Tech to set the tone as they have a deeper, more talented roster. Take Texas Tech to continue their winning streak as they defend their top 15 ranking with a win and cover on the road in Orlando.
- Texas Tech vs UCF Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well this season, and each has run up its scores over its last few outings. Texas Tech has allowed a ton of points during its current win streak and will look to limit that in this game period. Expect a back-and-forth affair Saturday as the Red Raiders take control late to get the win. Texas Tech will set the tone defensively, holding UCF under its season average, leading to the total going under the number in this game.
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