Neither Texas Tech nor Utah came all that close to their goal of winning the Big 12 Conference last season. Both programs have come back with a vengeance this year, however, and look better poised to get there this time around.

They’re the two favorites in the conference future betting odds with Circa Sports listing Utah at 4-to-1 and Texas Tech at +450 (i.e. risking $100 to win $450). A more definitive favorite will emerge after Saturday morning when the Utes host the Red Raiders as 3.5-point favorites.

It’s hard to bet against either side right now after their offseason dives in the transfer portal appear to have paid off in a major way. Texas Tech might have spent more money than any team in the nation in overhauling its roster with decorated players at every position.

Utah was more

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