Baylor vs. Texas Tech

These two meet for a Big 12 tournament battle at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Baylor is 10-10 in the Big 12 and had to play yesterday, beating Kansas State. The defense is 15th in 3-point shooting allowed (34.6%). Baylor is 3-9 straight-up away from home. Rested Texas Tech is 15-5 in the Big 12 and earned a double-bye as a top-four seed in the 16-team league. The Red Raiders have exceeded expectations because of the play of Big 12 Newcomer and Player of the Year 6-9 sophomore J.T. Toppin (18.1 ppg, 9.3 rpg) and 6-6 junior Darrion Williams (14.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg). The offense is third in the Big 12 in scoring (81.1 ppg), shooting (47.4%), and free throws (77.4%), plus second in 3-point shooting (37.8%), while the defense is fourth in points given up and third in 3-point defense (31.4%). Texas Tech crushed Baylor when they met last month, 73-59, with the wagering value on the Red Raiders to win the game. Play Texas Tech on the moneyline.