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Texas Tech vs. Arizona prediction, pick, odds, spread: Red Raiders face off against tough Wildcats team

No. 13 Texas Tech aims to recover from a 37-24 defeat to Cincinnati as they host No.

22 Arizona. The Red Raiders, who previously achieved back-to-back 6-0 starts for the first time, are currently struggling with inconsistent play on both sides of the ball.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats arrive in Lubbock riding a five-game winning streak, most recently dominating Iowa State 39-3. Senior quarterback Noah Fifita has been instrumental in this surge, leading the Big 12 with a 74% completion rate and maintaining a streak of throwing for at least 275 yards and two scores in each of the last five contests.

While Texas Tech holds a historical 27-5-2 lead in the series, the two programs have rarely met in recent decades, with their lone Big 12 matchup resulting in a 28-22 Red Raiders victory despite two interceptions from Fifita. Will Hammond is currently leading the Texas Tech offense following an injury to Brendan Sors.

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