West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders predictions, Feb 08, 2026

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West Virginia Mountaineers

Texas Tech Red Raiders

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The upcoming matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on February 8, 2026, promises to be a compelling contest in NCAA College Basketball. West Virginia, playing on their home court, has displayed resilience recently, capturing three victories in their last five games. This home advantage may play a crucial role as they look to establish dominance, leveraging their tactical strengths in defense and rebounding.

Conversely, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are equally formidable, having won three of their last five contests. Texas Tech’s strategic emphasis on perimeter shooting and defensive pressure could pose significant challenges for West Virginia’s offensive sets. The Red Raiders enter this game as favorites, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, which list them at 1.46 for an away win compared to West Virginia’s 2.61.

According to statistical models, Texas Tech has a probability of 60.6% to clinch victory, while West Virginia stands at 39.4%. While these figures suggest Texas Tech holds the upper hand, the dynamic nature of college basketball always leaves room for surprises. Fans can anticipate a highly competitive clash that could swing in either direction.

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West Virginia
35.8%
Texas Tech
64.2%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Texas Tech: 2.16% West Virginia: 0.06%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.75 1.41
WilliamHill 2.85 1.4
Pinnacle 2.22 1.56

Latest Results

05.02.26 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 54:59
31.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 53:63
27.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 59:54
24.01.26 Arizona Wildcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 88:53
21.01.26 Arizona State Sun Devils basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 63:75
02.02.26 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 61:64
31.01.26 UCF Knights basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 88:80
24.01.26 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 90:86
20.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 73:92
17.01.26 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – Brigham Young Cougars basketball – 84:71

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, West Virginia won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • West Virginia may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Texas Tech could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, West Virginia won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1440:1439. (average 72:72).
  • Including home matches between the teams, West Virginia won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 743:700. (average 74.3:70).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 73:51
    02.03.24 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 70:81
    08.03.23 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 78:62
    18.02.23 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 72:78
    25.01.23 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 61:76

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.95 (12.23%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.9 (10.26%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 6.7 (9.03%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 10.2 (5.93%)

    5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 10.6 (5.71%)

    6. Florida Gators: 13.8 (4.39%)

    7. Connecticut Huskies: 14.2 (4.26%)

    8. Iowa State: 17 (3.56%)

    9. Kansas Jayhawks: 18.2 (3.33%)

    10. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23.6 (2.56%)

    11. Purdue Boilermakers: 24.6 (2.46%)

    12. Texas Tech: 28 (2.16%)

    13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 35 (1.73%)

    14. St. Johns Sonics: 41 (1.48%)

    15. St. Johns Red Storm: 47.5 (1.27%)

    16. Michigan State: 49 (1.24%)

    17. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.21%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.21%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 50.2 (1.21%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 56.2 (1.08%)

    21. Brigham Young: 57.4 (1.05%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 68.2 (0.89%)

    23. Louisville: 68.2 (0.89%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 72.2 (0.84%)

    25. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.79%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 76.2 (0.79%)

    27. VCU Rams: 100 (0.61%)

    28. UC Irvine: 100 (0.61%)

    29. High Point: 100 (0.61%)

    30. Liberty: 100 (0.61%)

    31. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.61%)

    32. McNeese State: 100 (0.61%)

    33. Utah State: 100 (0.61%)

    34. Santa Clara: 100 (0.61%)

    35. Yale: 100 (0.61%)

    36. Saint Marys: 100 (0.61%)

    37. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.61%)

    38. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.6%)

    39. Texas A&M: 100.2 (0.6%)

    40. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.6%)

    41. NC State: 100.2 (0.6%)

    42. Clemson: 105.2 (0.58%)

    43. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.53%)

    44. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)

    45. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.5%)

    46. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)

    47. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.46%)

    48. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)

    49. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)

    50. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)

    51. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.44%)

    52. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.4%)

    53. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)

    54. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)

    55. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.34%)

    56. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)

    57. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.34%)

    58. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.34%)

    59. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.34%)

    60. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)

    61. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)

    62. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.22%)

    63. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.17%)

    64. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.08%)

    65. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    66. LSU: 1001 (0.06%)

    67. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.06%)

    68. Colorado: 1001 (0.06%)

    69. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

    70. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)

    71. Creighton: 1001 (0.06%)

    72. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    73. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    74. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)

    75. Arizona State: 1001 (0.06%)

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