The California Golden Bears (4-1) will be in the 2k Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden when they square off against the 22nd-ranked Texas Longhorns (4-1). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Texas Longhorns vs. California Golden Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Golden Bears were blown out by the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 87-52, while the Longhorns lost to the Georgetown Hoyas, 82-66.
Texas had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 14.0) while California had a better effective field goal percentage (0.404 vs. 0.492). California rallied around D.J. Thorpe, who finished with eight points. Meanwhile, Matt Coleman III had a solid performance for Texas, finishing with 22 points.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. California ranks 264th in possessions per game (67.7) and Texas is 296th (66.8) since the 2018-19 season.
Texas Longhorns vs. California Golden Bears ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – California, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while California ranks 290th (18.6).
- The Longhorns rank 245th in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Golden Bears rank 322nd (29.7).
- California ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Texas ranks 34th (5.2).
- The Longhorns rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Golden Bears rank 244th (14.6).
- Texas averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. California ranks 147th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
