This is a payback game for Texas Tech, and one both clubs desperately need in the chase to catch Kansas State for the Big 12 title. The Red Raiders have the motivation and home-court advantages, but the Jayhawks appear to be hitting their late-season peak. with the conference title on the line, the value is with Kansas and the points.

Texas Tech is the No. 1 defensive team in the country (well at least by the numbers). It is most-definetly a Top 5 defense that is 10-5 under at home. Kansas is an over machine when playing in Lawrence but is the opposite on the road. The Jayhawks are 50-33 under the last five years. Both teams are tied at 9-4 just one game behind Kansas State.