Texas Tech vs Arkansas Liberty Bowl Prediction | College Football Best Bets

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to take on the Arkansas Razorback in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday night. Texas Tech enters this matchup with an 8-4 record after an impressive season under head coach Joey McGuire. Meanwhile, the Razorbacks head into this battle sitting at .500 on the season. As both squads look to end their season with a win, expect a dogfight between two programs looking to build momentum heading into the offseason.

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Where to Watch Texas Tech vs Arkansas AutoZone Liberty Bowl

• Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, Tennessee) | AutoZone Liberty Bowl
• Time: Friday, December 27 at 7 p.m. ET | Where to Watch: ESPN
• Spread: Arkansas -1.5, Moneyline: Arkansas/Texas Tech -110, Total: 51.5

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Texas Tech Red Raiders:

Behren Morton, QB (surgery); Dylan Spencer, EDGE (injury); Joseph Adedire, EDGE (injury); Vinny Scurry, OL (injury); E’Maurion Banks, DL (injury); Justin Horne, LB (injury); Harvey Dyson, III EDGE (transfer portal); Javeon Wilcox, S (transfer portal); Demarion Crest-Daniels, WR Texas Tech (transfer portal); Jordan Brown, ATH, Texas Tech (transfer portal); Jalon Peoples, CB (transfer portal); Kaden Carr, IOL (transfer portal); T.J. West, WR (transfer portal); Ty Buchanan, OT (transfer portal); Kaden Turner, P (transfer portal); Cameran Brown, QB (transfer portal); Garrett Morphis, IOL (transfer portal); Micah Hudson, WR (transfer portal); Miles Thompson, CB (transfer portal)

Arkansas Razorbacks:

Brad Spence, EDGE (transfer portal); Addison Nichols OL (transfer portal); Ty’Kieast Crawford, IOL (transfer portal); Braylen Russell, RB (transfer portal); Jaylon Braxton, CB (transfer portal); Selman Bridges, CB (transfer portal); Kamron Bibby, WR (transfer portal); Kaden Henley, LB (transfer portal); Alex Sanford, LB, (transfer portal); Dylan Hasz, S, (transfer portal); Davion Dozier, WR (transfer portal); Dallas Young, S (transfer portal); Sam Dubwig, P (transfer portal); Emmanuel Crawford, RB (transfer portal); Eli Stein, LS (transfer portal); TJ Metcalf, S (transfer portal); Tevis Metcalf, CB (transfer portal); Carson Dean, LB (transfer portal); Isaiah Sategna, WR (transfer portal); Joshua Braun, IOL (transfer portal); Nico Davillier, EDGE (transfer portal); Luke Hasz, TE (transfer portal), Patrick Kutas, IOL (transfer portal); Malachi Singleton, QB (transfer portal); Tyrus Washington, TE (transfer portal); Var’Keyes Gumms, TE (transfer portal); Jaedon Wilson, WR (transfer portal); Andrew Armstrong, WR (NFL Draft)

Texas Tech vs Arkansas Best Bet: Arkansas -1.5

Both teams enter this matchup shorthanded after losing multiple key pieces for the season. Whether because of injury or the transfer portal, neither roster will be at 100% come Friday. However, unlike the Red Raiders, the Razorback will have their starting quarterback on the field in Taylen Green, which should bode well for the team’s offense to find a rhythm early. This game could be in Arkansas’ favor for them to clinch their seventh win of the season.

Texas Tech vs Arkansas Best Total Bet: Over 51.5

At full health, Texas Tech proved to be one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, averaging 39.6 points per game. Meanwhile, the Razorbacks showed flashes of their ability to score at will throughout the year, averaging 30.3 points per contest. Despite not having key players at premium positions on the field, the play-calling could put both teams in a position to put enough points on the board to surpass the 51.5-point total. All things considered, a final score of 30-23 seems like a realistic outcome.

Texas Tech Best Player Bet: Tahj Brooks to Score 2+ Touchdowns +105

Tahj Brooks has been the most consistent and reliable playmaker for the Red Raiders on offense this season. The running back has racked up 1,505 rushing yards and 18 total touchdowns on the season. Considering the team will be without starting quarterback Behren Morton, they will likely depend on their star running back to carry the offense throughout this matchup. Not to mention, Brooks has found the endzone seven times in the team’s last two games. In what is likely his final season of college football, Texas Tech could look to send Brooks out on a high note to stamp his already dominant season.

Arkansas Best Player Bet: Taylen Green 225+ Passing Yards +118

Taylen Green announced his plans to return to Arkansas for one more season, confirming his availability for the team’s bowl game. Clearly, the quarterback has unfinished business with the Razorbacks, and he could go down swinging, looking to give his team momentum heading into the offseason. Assuming Arkansas and Bobby Petrino get creative on offense, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Green have a strong day, as the team hopes to have their starting quarterback head into the offseason with confidence.

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