Texas Tech vs Arkansas prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

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24-03-2025

Texas Tech vs Arkansas prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 It's Texas Tech vs Arkansas in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with how to watch and game time.
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The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament is in full swing. After starting with 68 teams, the field is down to 16. A Sweet 16, that is.
Tournament action continues with the Sweet 16 on Thursday, featuring a matchup between Texas Tech and Arkansas in the West Region.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders earned a 3 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. They knocked off the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the first round and Drake Bulldogs in the Round of 32 to reach this point. Texas Tech's opponent, the 10-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks, advanced after upsetting both the Kansas Jayhawks and St. John's Red Storm.
Texas Tech ranks as the eighth-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the fifth-best offense and 37th-best defense. Meanwhile, Arkansas ranks 36th overall with the 65th-ranked offense and 17th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Thursday's Sweet 16 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas picks and predictions
Jeremy Cluff: Texas Tech 70, Arkansas 67
Craig Meyer: Arkansas 78, Texas Tech 74
Jackson Fuller: Arkansas 81, Texas Tech 78
Nathan Giese: Texas Tech 79, Arkansas 72
Our experts are divided predicting the outcome of this contest. AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff is the only one on the under 147.5-point total, but has Arkansas covering the 5.5-point spread. USA TODAY's Craig Meyer and the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record's Jackson Fuller are both taking the Razorbacks to win outright, while Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Nathan Giese is the only one laying the points with Texas Tech.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas date, start time, where to watch
Game Day: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025 Game Time: 10:09 p.m. ET
10:09 p.m. ET Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
Chase Center in San Francisco, California TV Channel: TBS
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Watch Texas Tech vs. Arkansas on Sling TV
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas odds
Odds as of Monday, March 24 via BetMGM.
Spread: Texas Tech -5.5 (-110)
Texas Tech -5.5 (-110) Moneyline Favorite: Texas Tech -235
Texas Tech -235 Moneyline Underdog: Arkansas +190
Arkansas +190 Total: 147.5
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