Texas Tech vs Arkansas Liberty Bowl Betting Pick For 12/27/2024

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to battle the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Liberty Bowl on December 27, 2024, with the Razorbacks currently favored by one point according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The projected total for the game is set at 56.5 points. This matchup between the two teams promises to be an intense and closely contested battle as both teams look to secure a crucial victory. Fans can expect a thrilling and competitive game as the Red Raiders and Razorbacks go head to head on the field.

Here, you will get a full breakdown of Texas Tech vs Arkansas ahead of their Liberty Bowl matchup. We will break down both teams' keys to win this game along with which players may miss this contest. You will also get our best bet for this matchup, using our college football models and our years of expertise betting on this sport during the bowl season.

Texas Tech Looks to Cap Off Strong Season With a Win

Heading into this year's college football bowl schedule, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 8-4. They won three of their final four regular season games, including a win over a highly-ranked Iowa State team. Here, the Red Raiders will look to close out their season with a win against an opponent from the SEC, but they will need to overcome some quarterback-related issues to get there.

Starting quarterback Behren Morton is out for the Liberty Bowl due to injury. That will leave the Red Raiders offense in the hands of a freshman quarterback, as Will Hammond is expected to get the start under center. Hammond attempted just 23 passes this season and will need to prove himself in a hurry in this matchup for his team to come away with a win.

Can Arkansas Finish Season Above .500?

Arkansas is 6-6 this season and they lost three of their final four regular season games to fall to .500 on the year. Strength of schedule was a factor for the Razorbacks this year, as they played some of the toughest teams in the country in the SEC. Here, the Razorbacks will look to get back above the .500 mark with a win against a short-handed Texas Tech team.

Arkansas is also short-handed going into this game on offense, as their offensive line has been decimated by the transfer portal. Several starters on the Arkansas offensive line will miss this game, with some of them already confirming that they are transferring to other SEC schools. With just a handful of scholarship players left on the offensive line for this game, blocking could be a huge issue for the Razorbacks in their attempt to end this season on a high note.

Texas Tech vs Arkansas Best Bet

We are going to take Texas Tech to win the Liberty Bowl. While the quarterback situation for the Red Raiders isn't great going into this Texas Tech vs Arkansas matchup, the offensive line situation for Arkansas is even worse. Look for Texas Tech to put pressure on the opposing quarterback in this game and for the Red Raiders to get the job done in a game that should come down to the wire.