Can Coach Cal lead Arkansas to its third straight March Madness upset victory?
That’s the very question that the Hall of Famer has been mulling in his head ever since getting back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019.
No. 10 seed Arkansas is set to close down Night 1 of the Sweet 16 on Thursday at 10:09 p.m. ET when it meets up against No. 3 Texas Tech inside the Chase Center in San Francisco in the Sweet 16 of the West Regional.
Watch Texas Tech vs. Arkansas basketball live with SlingTV To get to the Sweet 16, Arkansas and Calipari have taken down two Hall of Famer coaches in Kansas’ Bill Self and Rick Pitino of St. John’s. The Razorbacks have won seven of their last nine games, and are expected to get back forward Adou Thiero for Thursday’s game — though if he does play, he will be on minute restrictions.
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As for Texas Tech, the Red Raiders have relied on their Big Three of JT Toppin, Darrion Williams and Chance McMillian in their first two NCAA Tournament games against No. 14 seed UNC Wilmington and No. 11 seed Drake to get back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2022.
The winner of Thursday’s Arkansas-Texas Tech game will get the winner of No. 1 Florida vs. No. 4 Maryland, which precedes the Razorbacks and Red Raiders at the Chase Center on Thursday.
Here’s what you need to know on how to watch Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game between Texas Tech and Arkansas:
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What channel is Texas Tech vs Arkansas on today?
- TV channels: TBS | truTV
- Streaming options: March Madness Live app | SlingTV
TBS will nationally televise Thursday’s Sweet 16 game between Texas Tech and Arkansas, with a simulcast airing on truTV. Streaming options include the March Madness Live app (with a TV login) and Sling TV.
Texas Tech vs Arkansas time today
- Date: Thursday, March 27
- Time: 10:09 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Center (San Fransisco)
Texas Tech and Arkansas are set to tip off at 10:09 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 in the Sweet 16 of the West Regional from the Chase Center in San Fransisco.
Texas Tech vs Arkansas March Madness predictions, odds, picks
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 26
- Spread: Texas Tech -5.5
- Over/under: 148.5
- Moneyline: Texas Tech (-250) | Arkansas (+200)
Here’s a look at predictions from experts within the USA TODAY Network:
- Jordan Mendoza: Arkansas
- Paul Myerberg: Texas Tech
- Erick Smith: Texas Tech
- Eddie Timanus: Texas Tech
- Blake Toppmeyer: Texas Tech
Texas Tech basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Texas Tech’s 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, March 8: Texas Tech 85, Arizona State 57
- Thursday, March 13: Texas Tech 76, Baylor 74 (Big 12 Tournament)
- Friday, March 14: Arizona 86, Texas Tech 80 (Big 12 Tournament)
- Thursday, March 20: (3) Texas Tech 82, (14) UNC Wilmington 72 (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Saturday, March 22: (3) Texas Tech 77, (11) Drake 64 (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
Arkansas basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Arkansas’ 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, March 8: Arkansas 93, No. 25 Mississippi State 92
- Wednesday, March 12: Arkansas 72, South Carolina 68 (SEC Tournament)
- Thursday, March 13: Ole Miss 83, Arkansas 80 (SEC Tournament)
- Thursday, March 20: (10) Arkansas 75, (7) Kansas 72 (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Saturday, March 22: (10) Arkansas 75, (2) St. John’s 66 (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
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