Arkansas vs Texas Tech Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 13, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/13/2025, 12:20 AM ET

The 17th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks play the 16th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders in a neutral-site matchup at the American Airlines Center on Saturday. The Razorbacks are 7–2 overall and are coming off an 82–58 home win over Fresno State. Texas Tech is also 7–2 and enters this game following an 82–58 home victory against LSU. Cash in a winning ticket with our free college basketball picks.

Arkansas vs Texas Tech Game Information

Tipoff: 12:00 PM ET
Date: December 13, 2025
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN2

Arkansas Razorbacks Preview

Arkansas scores 87.6 points per game and plays at a fast pace, with guard Darius Acuff Jr. leading the offense. Acuff Jr. averages 17.4 points per game and also leads the Razorbacks with 5.4 assists, giving Arkansas a scorer and playmaker in the backcourt. Meleek Thomas is the second-leading scorer at 16.9 points per game and leads the team with 1.6 steals. Inside, Trevon Brazile controls the glass with a team-high 7.1 rebounds per game and leads Arkansas with 1.5 blocks.

Defensively, Arkansas forces pressure, averaging 8.2 steals per game while holding opponents to 71.0 points. The Razorbacks rebound well as a team and have protected the rim effectively, which has limited second-chance opportunities. Turnovers have dropped during their current two-game winning streak.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview

Texas Tech averages 81.4 points per game and relies heavily on forward JT Toppin, who leads the team with averages of 20.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Christian Anderson is the second-leading scorer at 19.1 points and leads the Red Raiders with averages of 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals. Toppin is also a big presence in the paint with a team-high 1.2 blocks.

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The Red Raiders allow 70.0 points per game and are strong on the boards, averaging 40.3 rebounds. Texas Tech has shown balance on both ends, limiting turnovers while creating defensive stops that turn into transition points.

Arkansas vs Texas Tech Prediction

This matchup is between two evenly matched teams. Arkansas has the edge in scoring options and backcourt play, while Texas Tech’s interior presence and rebounding will work to offset the backcourt strength of the Razorbacks. Expect scoring runs on both sides, but Arkansas’ guard play will prove to be the difference maker in this close battle. Final Score Prediction: Arkansas Razorbacks win and cover ATS, 86–80. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Arkansas with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on Texas Tech by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your Arkansas vs Texas Tech bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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