The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 27-24 in OT on the road last year, and I think they'll keep it a close game home at Jones AT&T Stadium this Saturday. Texas Tech snapped a four-game skid by winning 38-24 at Baylor as a 10-point favorite last week while TCU lost for the second time in three games when it fell 38-20 as a 6-point dog at Oklahoma.

The Horned Frogs need to win their final two games to reach the new Big 12 championship game while Texas Tech needs one more win to become bowl eligible. Plenty of motivation for both sides on top of the in-state rivalry.

The Horned Frogs' senior starting QB Kenny Hill did not travel with the team to Texas Tech so we'll see freshman backup Shawn Robinson under center instead. TCU's most productive running back, Darius Anderson (768 yards, eight touchdowns) suffered a right foot injury against Oklahoma and is out for the rest of the season. Tough spot, and I'm taking the points on the home team.

My selection is an 8* play on Texas Tech Red Raiders.