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Texas Tech Dominates Baylor in NCAAB Showdown

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Foster Pavilion

Texas Tech Red Raiders 92, Baylor Bears 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Baylor Bears?

Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Baylor Bears 92-73 at Foster Pavilion on January 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Baylor Bears?

Texas Tech Red Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Baylor Bears with a final score of 92-73 at Foster Pavilion. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the current season. Texas Tech, with a strong away record of 15-4, extended their winning streak to three games, while Baylor fell to 11-7, struggling with a recent form of 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Red Raiders have been in impressive form, averaging 85.0 points per game over their last ten outings and allowing 74.4 points. Their recent results included a solid win against BYU Cougars, where they scored 84 points, and a 88-74 victory over the Utah Utes. In contrast, Baylor's recent performances have been less encouraging, with an average of 66.8 points scored and 75.0 points allowed in their last five games. Their most recent game ended in a loss against the Kansas Jayhawks, where they managed only 62 points.

At home, Baylor has a record of 4-2, but their overall performance has been inconsistent, particularly in their last five games, where they have only won once. Texas Tech's away record stands at 2-2, but their recent form suggests they are finding their rhythm on the road. The two teams have met twice in the previous season, with Texas Tech winning both encounters, including a close 76-74 victory in March.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences for either team, which is crucial as both squads fielded their full rosters for this contest. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Texas Tech as a slight favorite with a spread of 1.5 points and a moneyline of -135, while Baylor was priced at +114. The total points set at 154.5 suggested expectations for a high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition.

Conditions for the game were standard for a college basketball matchup, with both teams competing under typical arena settings. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Texas Tech, particularly from LeJuan Watts, who contributed significantly to the scoring in the second half. His performance included multiple free throws and a crucial jumper that helped maintain the Red Raiders' lead.

Overall, this game highlighted Texas Tech's current dominance over Baylor, reflecting their recent form and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while Baylor will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TTU -1.5	154.5 o -108 / u -112	Texas Tech Red Raiders -135 · Baylor Bears +114

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Leaders

PointsCameron Carr18Baylor Bears
AssistsCameron Carr5Baylor Bears
ReboundsCameron Carr9Baylor Bears
PointsChristian Anderson26Texas Tech Red Raiders
AssistsChristian Anderson6Texas Tech Red Raiders
ReboundsLeJuan Watts7Texas Tech Red Raiders

Recent form

Baylor Bears

Last 10: 5-5Streak L185 scored · 70.4 allowed per game4-2 at home

L62-80at Kansas JayhawksJan 17
W94-79at Oklahoma State CowboysJan 14
L55-77vs Houston CougarsJan 10
L60-70vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 8
L63-69at TCU Horned FrogsJan 3
W124-61vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsDec 29
W111-67vs Southern JaguarsDec 21
W113-56vs Alcorn State BravesDec 20
W97-67vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 10
L71-78at Memphis TigersDec 6

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Last 10: 8-2Streak W385 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-2 away

W84-71vs BYU CougarsJan 18
W88-74vs Utah UtesJan 15
W73-71at Colorado BuffaloesJan 11
L65-69at Houston CougarsJan 7
W102-80vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 3
W87-57vs Winthrop EaglesDec 28
W82-81at Duke Blue DevilsDec 21
W101-90vs Northern Colorado BearsDec 17
L86-93at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 13
W82-58vs LSU TigersDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Texas Tech Red Raiders	Baylor Bears
Field goals	33-55	28-57
Field goal %	60	49
Three-pointers	17-27	7-21
Three-point %	63	33
Free throws	9-11	10-20
Free throw %	82	50
Rebounds	28	29
Offensive rebounds	5	11
Defensive rebounds	23	18
Assists	14	14
Steals	7	10
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	13	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	6	13
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	16	12
Largest lead	30	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

1st Half55-36Christian Anderson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-36JT Toppin makes layup (Christian Anderson assists)
2nd Half57-38Caden Powell makes layup (Cameron Carr assists)
2nd Half59-38LeJuan Watts makes layup (Jaylen Petty assists)
2nd Half61-38LeJuan Watts makes layup
2nd Half61-40Obi Agbim makes 14-foot jumper (Cameron Carr assists)
2nd Half64-40Jaylen Petty makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half64-42Tounde Yessoufou makes 4-foot jumper (Obi Agbim assists)
2nd Half64-44Cameron Carr makes layup
2nd Half66-44JT Toppin makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half66-46Dan Skillings Jr. makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half68-46JT Toppin makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half69-46JT Toppin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-48Caden Powell makes 4-foot jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half69-49Dan Skillings Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-50Obi Agbim makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-52Cameron Carr makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half71-52JT Toppin makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half71-55Isaac Williams IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Obi Agbim assists)
2nd Half73-55JT Toppin makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half74-55Tyeree Bryan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-55Tyeree Bryan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-55Tyeree Bryan makes layup
2nd Half80-55Christian Anderson makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half82-55JT Toppin makes 6-foot jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
2nd Half82-57Michael Rataj makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half85-57Christian Anderson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half86-57LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-57LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-60Isaac Williams IV makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tounde Yessoufou assists)
2nd Half87-63Tounde Yessoufou makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half87-65Isaac Williams IV makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half89-65LeJuan Watts makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half90-65LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-65LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half91-67Cameron Carr makes 2-foot jumper
2nd Half92-67LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half92-69Isaac Williams IV makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half92-70Isaac Williams IV makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half92-73Cameron Carr makes 24-foot three point jumper