Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Texas Tech Prediction 8/30/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions and the Texas Tech Red Raiders meet in week 1 college football action from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders prediction.

Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions Team Preview

The Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions will be looking to rebound from a tough 2024 season where the Golden Lions finished 3-9 overall including 2-6 in SWAC play. B.J. Curry is expected to come back after recording 509 rushing yards last season while Za’Marion Webber added 334 rushing yards In 2024 to lead UAPB in rushing. On defense, Zach Williams and Amyrion Mingo each had solid showings for the Golden Lions’ secondary but are also back to help progress a UAPB squad that were outscored by 12.25 points per game last season.

Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win

• Texas Tech has lost three of its last four games in Texas.
• Texas Tech has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home openers.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into the 2025 season looking to build on a decent 2024 season where Texas Tech finished 8-5 overall including 6-3 in Big 12 conference play. The Red Raiders would fall short in the Liberty Bowl against Arkansas by a final score of 39-26. Behren Morton is back at QB after throwing for 3,335 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2024. J’Koby Williams and USC transfer Quinten Joyner will be tasked with filling the large shoes left by Tahj Brooks before becoming a Cincinnati Bengal. There’s a lot of upside in the Red Raiders’ receiving room with Caleb Douglas and Coy Easkin both back and Terrance Carter transferring from Louisiana. On defense, David Bailey was a massive addition in the transfer portal, as well as other transfers like Lee Hunter, Skyler Gill and AJ Holmes. Jacob Rodriguez and Ben Roberts are back as well after finishing as the top two tacklers for the Red Raiders last season. 

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at Jones AT&T Stadium.
• Texas Tech has covered the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Texas Tech’s last nine games in Texas have gone OVER the total points line.

Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction

I’m on Texas Tech here. The Red Raiders have no problems drumming up offense and never really have, it’s been their defense that has given this team problem over the years and Texas Tech almost lost outright to Abilene Christian last year. That being said, UAPB might be one of the worst teams in FCS in my opinion, and this one really should be over before it even starts. It’s a huge number, but it’s massive for a reason. Give me the Red Raiders laying the points in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Texas Tech -52.5