Texas Tech Dominates Bethune-Cookman in Season Opener
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · United Supermarkets Arena
Texas Tech Red Raiders 76, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 76-58 at United Supermarkets Arena on November 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -9000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive season opener, the Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 76-58 at the United Supermarkets Arena.
Their last match before this fixture was a convincing victory against the Jackson State Tigers, where they won 76-42. Their most recent game ended in a 70-79 loss to the Furman Paladins.
The Red Raiders showcased their strength at home, where they have historically performed well, while the Wildcats have yet to find their footing this season. Texas Tech's home record stands at 4-2, and they have averaged 70.4 points scored in their last five games, compared to Bethune-Cookman's 74.4.
The betting lines from DraftKings reflected the anticipated dominance of Texas Tech, with a spread set at -30.5 and a moneyline of -9000 for the Red Raiders, while the Wildcats were listed at +2500. The total for the game was set at 149.5, with odds for the over at -112.0 and the under at -108.0.
In terms of player performances, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was a standout for Texas Tech, contributing significantly to the score with key plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper and multiple layups. The Wildcats' Jaylen Jones also made contributions but could not shift the momentum in their favor.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather factors impacting play, as it took place indoors. Viewers were treated to a display of Texas Tech's offensive capabilities and defensive resilience, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead decisively.
Overall, this matchup not only showcased Texas Tech's potential for the season but also underscored the challenges facing Bethune-Cookman as they seek to turn their early season struggles around.
What we said beforehand
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at the United Supermarkets Arena on November 6, 2026. This game marks an interesting early-season matchup as both teams look to establish their footing in the NCAAB landscape.
Texas Tech is coming off a strong victory against the Jackson State Tigers, winning decisively with a score of 76-42. This win adds to their overall home record of 4-2 in their last six home games. In their last ten games overall, Texas Tech has a record of 6-4, with an average of 75.5 points scored per game and 67.6 points allowed. The Red Raiders are currently on a one-game winning streak, having won their most recent game after a stretch of three losses.
On the other hand, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are looking to bounce back after suffering a loss to the Furman Paladins, where they fell short with a score of 70-79. The Wildcats have a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they are currently on a three-game losing streak. They have averaged 75.9 points scored and allowed 74.5 points during this stretch. Their away record stands at 2-3, indicating some struggles on the road.
In terms of individual performances, both teams have standout players. For Texas Tech, Damarion Dennis leads the team with an impressive average of 22.0 points per game. Cruz Davis contributes significantly as well, averaging 5.0 assists, while Josiah Moseley is the top rebounder with 8.0 rebounds per game. For Bethune-Cookman, Mari Jordan matches Dennis's scoring output with 22.0 points per game, while Jameel Morris averages 2.0 assists and Daniel Johnson leads in rebounds with 6.0.
The betting market reflects Texas Tech's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -30.5 in favor of the Red Raiders. The total points for the game is set at 149.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline shows Texas Tech heavily favored at -9000, while Bethune-Cookman is priced at +2500.
As the game approaches, conditions at the arena will play a role, although specific weather details are not provided in the block. Fans can expect a competitive atmosphere as Texas Tech looks to leverage their home advantage against a struggling Bethune-Cookman team. Viewers should watch for how Texas Tech's defense performs against Bethune-Cookman's scoring capabilities, as well as the individual matchups, particularly between the leading scorers of both teams.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TTU -30.5 | 149.5 o -112 / u -108 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +2500 · Texas Tech Red Raiders -9000 |
Leaders
- PointsDra Gibbs-Lawhorn25Texas Tech Red Raiders
- AssistsCruz Davis3Texas Tech Red Raiders
- ReboundsJosiah Moseley9Texas Tech Red Raiders
- PointsConnor Teasley11Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- AssistsVuk Boskovic2Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- ReboundsDaniel Johnson7Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Recent form
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last 10: 6-4Streak W175.5 scored · 67.6 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W76-42vs Jackson State TigersNov 3
- L53-75vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 12
- L76-82at BYU CougarsMar 8
- L65-73vs TCU Horned FrogsMar 4
- W82-73at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 28
- W80-68vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 25
- W100-72vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 21
- L67-72at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 18
- W78-75at Arizona WildcatsFeb 14
- W78-44vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 12
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L375.9 scored · 74.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- L70-79vs Furman PaladinsNov 3
- L67-71vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 11
- L77-81at Florida A&M RattlersMar 6
- W82-79at Southern JaguarsFeb 28
- W76-71at Grambling TigersFeb 26
- W85-76vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 21
- W82-71vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 20
- L86-91at Jackson State TigersFeb 17
- L55-57at Alcorn State BravesFeb 14
- W79-69vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 2-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Grambling | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Jackson State | 1-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Alabama State | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Southern | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas Southern | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Alcorn State | 0-2 | - | 0-0 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-2 | - | 0-0 |
| Florida A&M | 0-2 | - | 0-0 |
| Cincinnati | 2-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas Tech | 2-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Utah | 2-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arizona State | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| BYU | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Baylor | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Colorado | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Houston | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kansas | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| TCU | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| UCF | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| West Virginia | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arizona | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Iowa State | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Kansas State | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-44 | 24-57 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 9-30 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 30 |
| Free throws | 19-32 | 19-31 |
| Free throw % | 59 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Assists | 7 | 10 |
| Steals | 3 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 28 |
| Fouls | 26 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-37Daniel Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mari Jordan assists)
- 2nd Half27-39Josiah Moseley makes layup
- 2nd Half29-39Vuk Boskovic makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half31-39Jameel Morris makes layup
- 2nd Half32-39Jameel Morris makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half32-41Bassala Bagayoko makes 1-foot dunk (Cruz Davis assists)
- 2nd Half34-41Vuk Boskovic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half34-44Donovan Atwell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Damarion Dennis assists)
- 2nd Half35-44Jaylen Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-44Jaylen Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-46Damarion Dennis makes layup
- 2nd Half36-47Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-48Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-48Jaylen Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vuk Boskovic assists)
- 2nd Half42-48Vuk Boskovic makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Jones assists)
- 2nd Half42-51Damarion Dennis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
- 2nd Half44-51Daniel Perez-Rouzan makes layup
- 2nd Half44-52Cruz Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-53Cruz Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-53Vuk Boskovic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Daniel Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half47-54Cruz Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-55Cruz Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-56Josiah Moseley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-57Josiah Moseley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-57Connor Teasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-60Darrion Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
- 2nd Half48-63Donovan Atwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Darrion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Josiah Moseley makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-65Connor Teasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-65Connor Teasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-65Jaylen Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half53-68Donovan Atwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn assists)
- 2nd Half54-68Jaylen Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-68Jaylen Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-69Cruz Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-72Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 29-foot three point jumper (Donovan Atwell assists)
- 2nd Half56-72Melian Martinez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-74Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes layup
- 2nd Half58-74Kevin Patton Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-76Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Tech Red Raiders, below favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.
Venue
- United Supermarkets ArenaLubbock, TX
- OfficialsTony Padilla, Gregory Nixon, Clarence Armstrong
Elsewhere
- Nicholls scores 17 as Southern Utah defeats Grace U 97-53
- Davies has 21, Vermont takes down Fairfield 79-67
- Carroll’s 19 lead Fort Valley State over Florida A&M 75-70
- Nessah scores 15, Loyola Chicago defeats West Georgia 76-53
- Andrej Stojakovic scores 25, Quentin Coleman adds 19 as No. 3 Illinois beats Penn 112-70
- New Hampshire secures 66-55 win against Rider