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Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7:31 PM ET
Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Colorado Buffaloes

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 23 markets for Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes and backs Texas Tech Red Raiders -13.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $192.

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Game markets graded
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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Texas Tech Red Raiders
to win by 14+ points
Texas Tech Red Raiders -13.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.17Best price-109
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win46.5%
The price says50.3%

The model graded 23 markets for Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $192 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7:31 PM ET.

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The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread Texas Tech Red Raiders -13.5 Lean46% chance -109
Total Points Members only Lean46% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean46% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean55% chance Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Highup to 98% Members
Receiving Yards × 6 props Highup to 77% Members
Receptions × 3 props Highup to 64% Members
Rushing Yards × 5 props Highup to 61% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Texas Tech Red Raiders and Colorado Buffaloes last met on Sat 3 Oct 2026: Texas Tech Red Raiders won 29-7. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Texas Tech Red Raiders

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Colorado Buffaloes

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
FactorThis fixture
AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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Player props

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Isaac Wilson Colorado Passing Yards
Kenny Johnson Texas Tech Receiving Yards
DeAndre Moore Jr. Colorado Receiving Yards
Kenny Johnson Texas Tech Receptions
Coy Eakin Texas Tech Receptions

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Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Colorado Buffaloes — what the model found

Our model graded 23 betting markets for Texas Tech Red Raiders at Colorado Buffaloes — 7 on the game itself and 16 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 23 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Colorado Buffaloes — model preview

Colorado Buffaloes v Texas Tech Red Raiders, 3 October 2026. Top of the list: Under 49 Total Points. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On Saturday 3 October 2026, Colorado Buffaloes play Texas Tech Red Raiders in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 49 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 49 Total Points (-110)

Odds available at MyBookie at time of publishing

On Saturday 3 October 2026, Colorado Buffaloes host Texas Tech Red Raiders in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 49 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 49 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at MyBookie. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Raiders vs Buffaloes, or as Buffaloes vs Raiders. The most recent game between them was Saturday 3 October 2026. The model has generated 7 game picks and 16 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 3 Oct 2026Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Colorado Buffaloes 29-7 on the road

Texas Tech Red Raiders: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Wonvs West Virginia Mountaineers 53-48
  2. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Arizona Wildcats 34-26
  3. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Cincinnati Bearcats 24-37
  4. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Arizona State Sun Devils 53-25
  5. 3 Oct 2026Wonat Colorado Buffaloes 29-7

Colorado Buffaloes: last 5 results

  1. 13 Nov 2026Wonvs Houston Cougars 42-32
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostat Arizona State Sun Devils 10-20
  3. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Kansas State Wildcats 27-24
  4. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Oklahoma State Cowboys 24-57
  5. 17 Oct 2026Lostvs Utah Utes 24-27

Quick answers

Who won the last Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders game? Texas Tech Red Raiders won their last meeting 29-7 on 3 October 2026.

How have Texas Tech Red Raiders and Colorado Buffaloes done lately? Texas Tech Red Raiders won 4 and lost 1 of the last 5 results we hold. Colorado Buffaloes won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes: the season so far

From every final score this season

Texas Tech Red Raiders are 8-1 this season and Colorado Buffaloes are 4-6. Colorado Buffaloes are 3-2 at home. Texas Tech Red Raiders are 2-1 on the road. Colorado Buffaloes score 22.0 points a game and let in 28.7. Texas Tech Red Raiders score 37.6 and let in 24.1. Colorado Buffaloes games have averaged 51 points in total; Texas Tech Red Raiders games have averaged 62.

SeasonTexas Tech Red RaidersColorado Buffaloes
Won-lost8-14-6
At home6-03-2
On the road2-11-4
Points scored a game37.622.0
Points let in a game24.128.7
Points scored at home4230.4
Points scored away29.313.6
Against winning sides5-11-6
Current runWon 2Won 1
Biggest win49-14 vs Sam Houston Bearkats52-21 vs Weber State Wildcats
Heaviest loss37-24 at Cincinnati Bearcats41-7 at Northwestern Wildcats

Teams they have both played

  • Against Houston Cougars: Colorado Buffaloes won 42-32 at home; Texas Tech Red Raiders won 28-26 at home.
  • Against Arizona State Sun Devils: Colorado Buffaloes lost 10-20 on the road; Texas Tech Red Raiders won 53-25 at home.

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How are Colorado Buffaloes doing this season? Colorado Buffaloes are 4-6 this season: 3-2 at home and 1-4 on the road.

How many points do Texas Tech Red Raiders score a game? Texas Tech Red Raiders score 37.6 points a game this season and let in 24.1, across 9 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Texas Tech Red Raiders 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sat 3 Oct 2026, Texas Tech Red Raiders at Colorado Buffaloes: Texas Tech Red Raiders won 29-7.

DateGameScoreWinner
3 Oct 2026Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Colorado Buffaloes7–29Texas Tech Red Raiders
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