The ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (16-4, 5-2 Big 12) will be at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center to meet the Texas Longhorns (11-9, 3-4 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Longhorns ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Longhorns fell to the Georgia Bulldogs, 98-88, while the Jayhawks were defeated by the eighth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 71-63.
Kansas had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.1) while Texas forced Georgia into a turnover percentage of 30.1 (above their season average of 19.7). Texas’ Dylan Osetkowski led the way, finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds and seven steals. Dedric Lawson was a key piece for Kansas with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Lagerald Vick led the Jayhawks to an 80-78 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Kansas’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Texas. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.204, while the Longhorns posted a mark of 0.101.
Texas could have trouble getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Longhorns currently rank 283rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Kansas ranks 31st in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
Kansas at Texas Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. Kansas ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Longhorns average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Jayhawks rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Texas ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Kansas ranks 93rd (6.2).
- The Longhorns rank 30th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Jayhawks rank 150th (13.6).
- Kansas averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Texas ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 7.1 for the season.
