Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2) are headed to Galaxy Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0). Arizona State opens this matchup as 14.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 48.5.

The Arizona State Sun Devils step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Sun Devils played the Baylor Bears and took a loss by a final of 55-19. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the football 30 different times and accounted for 99 yds, which earned them an average of 3.3 yards per carry. On the day, they ran 74 plays for 409 yards. Arizona State conceded 27 pass completions on 43 tries for 320 yds, and a completion rate of 62.8%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Sun Devils gave up 244 yards on 36 attempts, which averages out to 6.8 yards per run surrendered.

When talking about scoring, the Arizona State Sun Devils are sitting at 32.6 points per game. As a team they maintain an average of 165.4 yards in the run game which ranks them 61st in the nation. The Sun Devils have tallied 2,107 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Arizona State has amassed 12 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Arizona State has accumulated 105 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 26 infractions for 220 yds. They have surrendered the football 8 times.

The Sun Devils are sitting in 107th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 27.8 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per running attempt and 136.2 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 681 yards via the running game in 5 outings. When it comes to yards through the air, the Sun Devils have allowed 1,056 yards which ranks them 44th in college football. They are conceding 211.2 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 54.5%. For the season, they have given up 347.4 yards per contest ranking them 63rd in the country. They have allowed 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 5 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Red Raiders head into this game 5-0 for this season. In their last game, the Red Raiders went home victorious with a score of 29-7 when they faced the Colorado Buffaloes. Texas Tech rushed for 4.9 yds per carry, finishing the game with 181 yds on 37 carries. The Red Raiders finished the game with a total of 315 yds while running 63 plays (5.0 yds per play). The Red Raiders pass defense conceded a completion rate of 58.3%, surrendering 297 yds on 28 for 48 through the air. Texas Tech surrendered 32 rush attempts for 78 yds (2.4 yds per rush).

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Red Raiders currently sit 43rd in Division 1 scoring 34.8 PPG. The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 406.4 yards per outing, which is good for 58th in college football. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 263 yards of penalties on 29 infractions, which ranks them 115th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 113 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Red Raiders currently have a total of 1,137 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 227.4 passing yards per outing, which ranks 75th in the nation. They maintain an average of 179.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 895 yards overall.

The Red Raiders are allowing 16.2 PPG, which puts them 22nd in Division 1. Texas Tech has conceded a total of 457 rushing yards (91.4 yards/game) and 0 touchdown via the rush for the season. They have allowed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 262.2 yards/contest, which has them sitting 127th in the nation. The Red Raiders defense has taken part in 352 plays, ranking them 48th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 9 interceptions over the course of the season. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 81 pts.

Who will win tonight's Sun Devils/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Sun Devils +14.5

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