Texas Tech Red Raiders vs West Virginia Mountaineers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday, February 8, 2026
It’s another crucial game in the Big 12 Conference on Sunday, Feb. 8. Read our Texas Tech vs West Virginia prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Texas Tech is 16-6 and they are the No. 13 team in the nation. The Red Raiders have lost back-to-back games coming into this game. West Virginia has won four of their last six games as they have a 15-8 record. The Mountaineers are 11-1 when playing at home this season. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 1 P.M. EST.
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Texas Tech losers of back-to-back games
Texas Tech is 16-6 overall this season. The Red Raiders are the No. 13 team in the nation, as they have a 6-3 Big 12 record placing them fifth in the league. The Red Raiders are 3.5 games back of Arizona for the top spot. Texas Tech is 2-3 when playing on the road this season. After winning five straight games, Texas Tech has lost back-to-back games to UCF and Kansas.
In their last game, Texas Tech lost 64-61 to Kansas at home on Monday, Feb. 2. Kansas’ Darryn Peterson hit some big shots down the stretch to shock the Red Raiders. Texas Tech led by as much as 10 points in the game, but they didn’t make enough key players down the stretch to earn the win. Texas Tech shot 32% from the field and 30% from behind the arc in the loss. LeJuan Watts led the team with 19 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
JT Toppin leads the team with 21.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson is passing for a team-high 7.5 assists per game.
Texas Tech is the 22nd ranked team in the nation, according to KenPom. They are the 16th ranked offensive team and the 39th ranked defense in the nation.
Texas Tech is averaging 83 points per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. They are shooting 46.7% from the field, which ranks 97th. The Red Raiders are the 14th best 3-point shooting team, making 38.6% from behind the arc.
On defense, Texas Tech is allowing 74 points per game, which rank 152nd. They are the 219th ranked defense, allowing 44.6% from the field. Opponents are making 32.8% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 142nd.
Texas Tech is 11-11 against the spread this season. They are 3-2 against the spread when playing on the road. The Red Raiders are 5-4 against the spread when playing against Big 12 Conference teams. Texas Tech is 3-5 against the spread as single-digit favorite. The total is 11-11 during their games this year, too. The under is 3-2 when they have played on the road. The over is 5-4 during Big 12 play.
West Virginia winners of four of last six games
West Virginia is 15-8 overall this season. The Mountaineers are 6-4 during Big 12 Conference play this season. They are tied for sixth-place in the conference as they are four games back of No. 1 Arizona for the top spot. The Mountaineers are 11-1 when they have played at home this season. West Virginia has won four of their last six games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 59-54 away from home on Thursday, Feb. 5. West Virginia went on a 27-7 run in the second half to help them take the lead and an eventual conference win on the road. The Mountaineers shot 44% from the field and 29% from behind the 3-point line in the game. Honor Huff led the team with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
Huff leads the team with 15.8 points per game. Harlan Obioha is grabbing a team-high 5.1 rebounds, while Jasper Floyd is dishing out 3.0 assists per game.
According to KenPom, West Virginia is the 60th ranked team in the nation. They rank 127th in offense, while also being the 27th ranked defensive team in the country.
West Virginia is averaging 70.3 points per game, which ranks 325th. They are shooting 44.5% from the field, which ranks 227th. The Mountaineers are the 114th ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 35.3% from behind the arc.
On defense, West Virginia is the third-best defensive scoring team in the nation, allowing 63.4 points per game. The Mountaineers are the 45th ranked defensive team, giving up 41.1% from the field. West Virginia is giving up 34.4% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 233rd.
West Virginia is 12-11 against the spread this season. The Mountaineers are 8-6 against the spread this season at home. They are 5-5 against the spread during Big 12 Conference play. They are 5-0 against the spread as single-digit underdogs. The under is 16-7 when West Virginia has played this season. The under is 9-1 when West Virginia has played Big 12 opponents. The under is 10-4 when West Virginia has played at home. 
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs West Virginia Mountaineers Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,680.00 |
| 2 |  David Delano | +4,650.00 |
| 3 |  Nick Parsons | +4,361.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,278.00 |
| 5 |  Terry Edelmann | +2,224.00 |
Texas Tech vs West Virginia Spread Pick
- West Virginia +4.5 (5 units)
Texas Tech is a team out of form at the moment. They have lost back-to-back games and they have struggled to cover spreads, when they have been expected to win. The Red Raiders are 3-5 against the spread as single-digit favorites. West Virginia’s defense and slow pace of play will limit possessions and not allow Texas Tech to get out and run. The Mountaineers are 5-0 against the spread as a single-digit favorite this season.
Take West Virginia to cover.
Texas Tech vs West Virginia Over/Under Pick
- Under 136.5 (5 units)
West Virginia is one of the slowest teams in the nation as they rank 361st in the country in tempo. The Mountaineers defense is standout, too. They rank 27th in defensive efficiency and Texas Tech will have a hard time getting around them on a consistent basis. These two characteristics will make a low scoring game. The under is 10-4 when West Virginia has played at home. The under is 9-1 when West Virginia has played Big 12 opponents. The under is 3-2 when Texas Tech has played on the road this year, too.
Take the under on Sunday.
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