Purdue vs. Texas Tech predictions, pick, odds, spread, where to watch live
Bahamas basketball wraps up in Baha Mar this week with a live matchup of paradise dreams, as No. 1 Purdue and No. 15 Texas Tech meet late on CBS Sports Network in the event’s championship game. The matchup features two preseason top-10 teams, both of whom have been tested this week in the Bahamas, and both of whom have responded with resilience to advance to Friday’s final.
No. 1 Purdue earned a ticket to the championship game after a slugfest by Memphis on Thursday. Memphis led by as many as nine points early before the Boilermakers tracked them down and raced to an easy 80-71 win.
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No. 15 Texas Tech defeated Wake Forest in its own battle Thursday after trading blows with Wake Forest for a full 40 minutes. The game featured nine lead changes and ended with the Red Raiders winning by a score of 84-83.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s showdown.
Where to watch Purdue vs Texas Tech live
date: Friday, November 21 | time: 9:30 PM ET
location: Baha Mar Convention Center – Nassau, Bahamas
television: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live broadcast: CBSSports.com | mobile: CBS Sports app
Purdue vs. Texas Tech: Need to know
Offensive fireworks: Purdue has the No. 1 offense in adjusted efficiency metrics at Kenboom.com This season, while Texas Tech — No. 12 in adjusted efficiency — is not down, per se, in that regard. This combination combined with the inconsistent early defensive sequences of both teams could give us a penalty shootout. Vegas seems to think this might be the case as well: the over/under for the game is 153.5.
stars in abundance: Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, the Big 12 Player of the Year, leads all Big 12 players this season in rebounds per game (10.0) and is averaging 23.5 points per game to boot. Purdue guard Braden Smith is averaging 9.0 assists per game — second in college basketball — while teammate Trey Kaufman-Renne is averaging 16.0 points and 13.7 boards per game. There’s enough star power here to give us a great night. Good opportunity there at least Three All-Americans – and maybe more! -You’re going to work tonight.
3 point power: Texas Tech’s scoring this season has been greatly enhanced by relying on its three-point shot. Of all the points scored, 41.2% of its offense can be attributed to 3-pointers, according to KenPom data — which ranks 23rd in college basketball. That strength could match up well with a Purdue team that ranks 147th in 3-point percentage allowed this season. Tech’s tendency to fill a void of depth and to do so at a consistently high level will be among the larger storylines that determine the outcome.
Purdue vs. Texas Tech predictions, pick
Possibilities across Caesars Sports Book
Texas Tech keeps this game close but Purdue pulls a close one. This is my official prediction. Tech has the size, skill and athleticism to match the Boilermakers, and their offense could be good enough to not only keep them close, but pull off an upset. I think the play here for me will be to take the points over the underdog in what on paper is a pretty even game. Pick: Texas Tech +3.5
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