The Texas Longhorns (16-9, 5-7 Big 12)host the Kansas State Wildcats (15-10, 5-7) in a conference matchup. Although both sides are coming off a loss, tonight will be different. The home side feels stronger as a program at this point of their season. While they last suffered a 21-point loss, it was to an excellent Houston team.
Meanwhile, the visitors lost four of their last five games. Therefore, the home team is in better form overall. This will be the only time these two sides face each other unless they are paired in the Big 12 tournament. But it’s too soon to think that far ahead.
Do you see the visitors making it close tonight in Austin?
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Texas Longhorns | -9 -108 |
O 141 -110 |
-425 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | +9 -112 |
U 141 -110 |
+330 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Fixture: Kansas State Wildcats @ Texas Longhorns
Date And Time: February 19, 2024 @ 9:00 p.m. EST
Location: Moody Center in Austin, Texas
Key Stats
Texas Longhorns (Averages)
Points: 76.2
Points Allowed: 68.4
Field Goal Efficiency: 27.9/58.5 for 47.6%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 7.6/20.2 for 37.7%
Free Throw Efficiency: 12.8/17.2 for 74.7%
Rebounds: 10.4 Offensive, 24.8 Defensive, 35.1 Combined
Assists: 15.9
Steals: 6.9
Blocks: 4.9
Turnovers: 12.0
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 24.6/57.6 for 42.7%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 6.4/18.6 for 34.5%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 12.7/18.3 for 69.4%
Rebounds Against: 10.9 Offensive, 22.7 Defensive, 33.6 Combined
Texas is coming off a bad loss to a good Houston Cougars team. They will undoubtedly look to bounce back today against the Kansas State Wildcats. Moreover, Their last three losses were to the Iowa State Cyclones and the Houston Cougars twice. Therefore, it’s unfair to only look at their recent record. Although they do not pass the test against better competition, they play well against less talented teams. It’s also reasonable to assume that they will be looking to right the ship tonight, particularly at home. But Texas is favored for a reason tonight.
Furthermore, Max Abmas is the leading scorer for the Texas Longhorns. Even though he had a nine-point outing against Houston, he usually scores more than that. In three of his last five games, he’s scored 19 or more in a game. Additionally, Dylan Disu has scored 27 or more points in two of his last three games. If he gets going, he can be a handful for the front court of Kansas State. Chendall Weaver has pitched in double-digit scoring in his last two games. While not essential, it’s nice if he can do the same tonight.
Kansas State Wildcats(Averages)
Points: 71.9
Points Allowed: 69.1
Field Goal Efficiency: 24.8/57.1 for 43.4%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 7.2/23.8 for 30.4%
Free Throw Efficiency: 15.2/20.6 for 73.4%
Rebounds: 11.6 Offensive, 25.8 Defensive, 37.3 Combined
Assists: 14.1
Steals: 6.5
Blocks: 4.5
Turnovers: 15.0
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 24.4/60.4 for 40.3%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 7.1/22.6 for 31.5%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 13.3/19.2 for 69.3%
Rebounds Against: 11.7 Offensive, 22.6 Defensive, 34.3 Combined
Kansas State hopes to get into the March Madness tournament. Although the NIT looks more realistic, a win against the Texas Longhorns would help. But in order to do that they will need to find a better offensive rhythm. Their defense is good enough on a lot of nights, but scoring is their main concern. Especially if a team gets hot from three, they have trouble keeping up. However, they are a good team, especially at home. But playing on the road has been something of a struggle.
To pull off the upset they will need their players to step up. Tyler Perry averages 15.2 points per contest. But he just scored 24 points in the loss against TCU. He needs to have a similar game tonight. Additionally, David N’Guessan contributed solid bench production in their last game. Aside from scoring in double digits lately, he has contributed seven rebounds in three straight games as well.
Game Prediction
I see this Texas Longhorns team controlling the game early and making the game out of reach fast. Although Kansas State has the potential to keep it close, they’re not at home. In Austin, the home side will easily cover the spread. Furthermore, I see the total going under. Especially with some of the Wildcats’ defensive struggles, I think that the Texas Longhorns will do enough to keep them from scoring too many points tonight.
Final Pick
Texas Longhorns -9 and Under 141
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