Texas Tech was able to put their three-game losing streak in the rearview mirror on Saturday, notching a close win over Arkansas in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Of course, the non-conference slate on Saturday had no impact on the Big 12 title race, but let’s examine the remaining conference season outlook before Tech’s tilt with […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech’s Big 12 Outlook (Week Four)
It was a tough week for the Texas Tech basketball team, as they dropped what seemed to be a winnable game against Iowa State at home and lost to a sharp-shooting Baylor squad in Waco. The Texas Tech offense was particularly bad last week with turnovers, cold shooting spells, and missed free throws ultimately costing […]
Big 12 Basketball Gambling Results, Week Two
I’m back with a recap of last week’s Big 12 gambling action. I realized last week that I probably didn’t do a good enough job of explaining everything, so I’ll try to do that here. I’ll explain “the system” (that I don’t actually gamble with, I just record hypothetical bets) column by column. Like I […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech’s Season Outlook (Week Three)
Happy Monday, everyone! After two more wins against Big 12 foes, the Red Raiders are off to a 4-0 start in conference play and are alone atop the conference standings as the last remaining unbeaten team. ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is still high on Texas Tech, so let’s take a look at how they project […]
Big 12 Basketball Gambling Results, Week One
As I mentioned in my introductory piece about sports data, a hobby of mine has been to use that sports data in hypothetical gambling situations to see if I can come out on top in the long run. Many have tried and failed at beating Las Vegas, so I don’t bet any real money. I […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech’s Big 12 Outlook (Week 2)
Texas Tech got off to a great start in Big 12 play last week, as they knocked off West Virginia in Morgantown for the first time in program history, and held serve at home against a top 10 nationally-ranked defense in the Kansas State Wildcats. Now at 2-0 in Big 12 play and with a […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech’s 2019 Big 12 Outlook
Hello, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Kyle Jacobson and I am the newest writer here at Staking the Plains. My Red Raider credentials include a bachelor’s, master’s, and, most importantly, a wife from Texas Tech. I’m excited to be part of this community and hope you enjoy my posts! Lately, I’ve taken an interest […]