College Basketball & NBA Best Bets (2/2/26)
Author: Dylan Lieck | February 2, 2026 | 11:07 A.M. CST
College Basketball Best Bets:
Texas Tech -3.5 vs. Kansas
We’re going to take the same game twice here, and both are going to be plays on Texas Tech. Tech started off conference play with a 6-1 record, before dropping one on the road on Saturday against UCF. That was a tough spot for Tech, and we saw significant professional money come in on the Knights, pushing the line down a full point. I was on the Knights in that matchup myself, mainly because of the spot. But, I am very high on Texas Tech, especially when playing at home this season. They already have a win over top 10 ranked Houston a few weeks back. Not only did they win that game, but they exploded offensively against one of the best defenses in the country.
Overall, this team is one of the best offenses in the country: They are 21st in the country in effective FG%, 13th in 3FG%, and 10th in overall offensive efficiency (KenPom). So we’re talking about one of the most high powered offenses in the country. Tech’s team total tonight is 79.5 (-120), a number that they have cleared in 5 straight contests, 8 of their last 10, and 13 of their last 15. Now, I understand that Kansas is a top 15 defense in the country, but as I mentioned Tech had no problem dismantling Houston’s defense at home last weekend (Houston is 10th in defensive efficiency). Additionally, Kansas did have success on the road against two of the conference’s worst teams in Colorado and Kansas State. However, their two previous road games came against West Virginia and UCF (both middle of the pack in the Big 12). Both those teams cleared 80 points and beat Kansas outright. This Texas Tech team is huge step up in class for what Kansas has seen on the road in the past month, as is the environment they will be stepping into. We’re going to back the better offense to win against a solid defense tonight and take Texas Tech’s Team Total over 79.5.
Additionally, we’re going to look at Texas Tech as a side play here as well. I like them at anything under 5, and we’re currently sitting 3.5 (opened 2.5). We’re going to see more money come in on Texas Tech here, so get in on it as soon as possible.
Official Pick No. 1: Texas Tech Team Total OVER 79.5 (-120)
Official Pick No. 2: Texas Tech -3.5 (-110)
Play Ratings: Both 2-Stars
NBA Best Bet:
Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5 @ Memphis Grizzlies
We’re going to look at another team total here. This one is going to be brief. This is a big mismatch in terms of the Minnesota offense against the Memphis defense. This is a rematch from two nights ago, and in that matchup, Minnesota scored 77 in the second half. They dropped 30+ in 3 of 4 quarters in that matchup, which is what we need to go over here. Additionally, we’ve seen pro money come in on the game over here, pushing it up a full two points. So let’s take the T-Wolves over their team total.
Official Pick: Minnesota T-Wolves OVER 59.5 (1st Half) -110
