On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the #3 Duke Blue Devils will play the #19 Texas Tech Red Raiders at 8:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Fans can watch the game on ESPN. Duke is the favorite with a spread of -8.5, while Texas Tech is the underdog with a spread of +8.5. The over/under is set at 153.5 points.

Duke vs. Texas Tech Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Duke -8.5. Duke has an 11-0 record and performs well as a favorite. They have a strong offense, making them a solid choice to cover the spread.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 153.5. Duke’s games have gone under in 9 out of 11 games this season. Their defense might keep the score lower than expected.

Team Trends

• The game is at a neutral site, Madison Square Garden in New York.
• Duke Blue Devils are favored with a spread of -8.5.
• Texas Tech Red Raiders are the underdogs with a moneyline of +320.
• Duke has won all 11 of their games this season.
• Texas Tech has not won as an underdog this season, with a record of 0-2.

Duke vs Texas Tech Preview

The Duke Blue Devils, ranked #3, enter this game with an 11-0 record. They have been strong both at home and on the road. In their last game, Duke defeated Lipscomb by 24 points. Cameron Boozer led the team with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Duke’s defense will be key as they face the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Texas Tech, ranked #19, holds an 8-3 record this season. They recently won against Northern Colorado, scoring 101 points. LeJuan Watts was impressive with 36 points and a high shooting percentage. Texas Tech will need to rely on their offense to challenge Duke in this game. Both teams will aim to make a statement at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Texas Tech Red Raiders: A Closer Look

The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold the #19 spot in the AP rankings. They compete in the Big 12 Conference. Their current record for the 2026 regular season is 8-3, with a strong home record of 7-1. Recent games have seen the Red Raiders scoring high, including a win against Northern Colorado Bears with a score of 101-90. In that game, LeJuan Watts scored 36 points. Despite a loss to Arkansas Razorbacks, JT Toppin stood out with 30 points and 11 rebounds. On the season, the Red Raiders average 83.6 points per game. They make 11 three-pointers per game, ranking 24th in the country. Christian Anderson leads the team with 19.3 points per game, while JT Toppin contributes 21.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

The Duke Blue Devils: A Dominant Force

The Duke Blue Devils are ranked #3 in the AP poll. They play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This season, they have an undefeated record of 11-0. Duke has been strong both at home and away. They have a 7-0 home record and a 4-0 away record. In their recent game against Lipscomb, they won 97-73. Cameron Boozer leads the team with 23.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. The Blue Devils score an average of 87.7 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 50.2%.

Final Betting Pick

Duke is favored to cover the -8.5 spread due to their strong performance this season. They hold an 11-0 record and have been effective as a favorite. Their offense scores 87.7 points per game, ranking them 39th in the nation, which gives them an edge over Texas Tech.

The prediction for the game going under 153.5 points is based on Duke’s defensive strength. Their games have gone under in 9 out of 11 games this season. This suggests they can keep Texas Tech’s scoring in check, leading to a lower combined score.

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