The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The Illinois Fighting Illini are favorites in this matchup, with a spread of -3.5, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders are the underdogs with a spread of +3.5. Both teams come into the game with a 2-0 record for the 2026 regular season. Fans can catch the action live on FS1.

Texas Tech vs. Illinois Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Texas Tech +3.5. Texas Tech has a strong record and can cover the spread. They have been solid in their recent games.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 165.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, making the over a good choice.

Team Trends

• The game between Texas Tech and Illinois will be held at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL.
• Illinois is the favorite with a spread of -3.5, while Texas Tech is the underdog with a spread of +3.5.
• The moneyline for Illinois is -183, and for Texas Tech, it is +147.
• The over/under for the game is set at 165.5 points.
• Both Texas Tech and Illinois have a 100% straight-up record in their last three games.

Texas Tech vs Illinois Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will meet the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday evening. Both teams have started the season strong with 2-0 records. The game will take place at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Illinois enters as the favorite with a spread of -3.5.

Texas Tech is ranked #11 and represents the Big 12 conference. Illinois, ranked #14, plays in the Big Ten conference. This non-conference game will be a test for both teams. Fans can watch the game live on FS1.

Illinois Fighting Illini: Strong Start at Home

The Illinois Fighting Illini are ranked 14th in the AP poll. They play in the Big Ten conference. Their record this season is 2-0, with both wins at home. The team scores an average of 113 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 55.1, which is impressive. They make 14 three-pointers per game on average. Kylan Boswell leads the team with 20.5 points per game. David Mirkovic contributes with 18 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. Keaton Wagler also adds 20 points per game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders: Ready for the Road

The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold the 11th spot in the AP poll. They are part of the Big 12 conference and have a 2-0 record this season. Both wins came at home, making this their first away game. On offense, the Red Raiders score 98 points per game, ranking them 33rd. They attempt 70 field goals each game, with a shooting percentage of 44.3. From beyond the arc, they average 14.5 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 8th. Christian Anderson leads the team with 26 points per game. Donovan Atwell adds 20.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. JT Toppin also contributes with 31 points and 14 rebounds in the games he has played.

Final Betting Pick

Texas Tech is a solid pick to cover the +3.5 spread. They have a strong record and have shown they can perform well in recent games. Their ability to score, especially from beyond the arc, gives them an edge in keeping the game close against Illinois.

The over 165.5 is a good choice because both teams have high-scoring offenses. Illinois averages 113 points per game, while Texas Tech averages 98. With both teams capable of putting up big numbers, the total score is likely to go over the set line.

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