This is a 9* BIG TIGER on Texas Tech.

Texas Tech advanced with a 78-65 upset of Purdue, while Villanova advanced with a 90-78 victory over West Virginia. The Red Raiders average 75 PPG and they allow just 64.6. Texas Tech forced Purdue into 17 turnovers, while committing only ten of its own. Overall Texas Tech hit 47.5 percent from the floor in its latest victory (note that the Red Raiders have given up just 63.7 points during the tournament to this point.) Villanova averages 87 PPG and it allows 70.5. The Wildcats looked sharp on both ends of the floor in their Sweet 16, but note that they have in fact struggled in this spot by going just 1-3 ATS in their last four after scoring 90 points or more in they previous contest. And note that Texas Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last five following an ATS victory. The oddsmakers are clearly giving the Aggies a shot at winning this one outright with this modest spread. We're going to stop short in calling for the outright upset, bug all signs do indeed point to a competitive battle. Grab the points, play on TEXAS TECH.

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