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🔥 Betting-Style Game Recap: Texas Tech 82, UNO 50
NEW ORLEANS – Bettors riding the underdog hoped for another UNO scare against a Power Four opponent, but the Privateers (2–5) ran out of gas in the second half as No. 20 Texas Tech (5–2) pulled away for an 82–50 win on Wednesday in Lubbock. The Red Raiders covered with ease and blew the total open behind a monster performance from their top scorer.
📈 First-Half Fight: UNO Hangs Around Early
UNO backers looked sharp early as the Privateers kept things tight for 20 minutes, trailing just 41–34 at the half.
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Jakevion Buckley delivered again, hitting 11 first-half points, and bettors sweating the UNO +XX first-half spread were in a great spot.
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UNO shot a respectable 41% from the field and 33% from deep, showing the same three-point efficiency that’s kept them competitive all season.
But momentum flipped quickly after the break.
📉 Second-Half Collapse: Texas Tech Pulls Away
Texas Tech used its depth, size, and physicality to dominate the second half, outscoring UNO 41–16.
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UNO went ice cold from the floor (30.4%) and completely dry from three (0-for-9).
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The Privateers’ team total stalled out in the low 50s, crushing any live-bet overs on their offense.
Meanwhile, Tech’s stars went to work.
🔥 Player Props & Impact Performances
Christian Anderson was the betting star of the game, erupting for:
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32 points
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6 made threes
Anyone who rode his points over or made threes over cashed early.
TJ Toppin hammered his rebounding and double-double props:
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19 points
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16 rebounds
He’s now one of the most reliable rebound overs in the Big 12.
Supporting pieces were steady:
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Bamgboye (13 pts, 4 blocks)
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Artwell (13 pts)
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Watts (12 pts)
Texas Tech’s balanced attack fueled a comfortable cover and kept them safely inside the Top 25 narrative.
👍 UNO Bright Spot for Future Betting Angles
UNO bettors can circle one emerging factor: Mathok Majok.
The 7’4″ junior posted:
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9 points (4-of-5 FG)
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6 rebounds
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1 block
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Season-high 11 minutes
His size and efficiency could make UNO a sneaky future over on rebounds/blocks play if his minutes continue trending upward.
Buckley also stayed automatic, logging 16 points, 4 steals, and hitting his 7th straight double-figure game, making him a consistent points over option.
💰 Betting Summary
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ATS: Texas Tech covers easily
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Total: Over bettors cashed thanks to Tech’s scoring surge
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Props: Anderson pts/3s, Toppin rebounds/DD all hit
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UNO player props: Buckley pts over hits again
📅 Next Up
UNO heads to Lubbock next for another tough test against No. 20 Texas Tech, while bettors watch whether the Privateers can bounce back offensively after a cold second half.
