The Kansas Jayhawks will be trying to slam the Texas Longhorns on Saturday when the teams tip off at Allen Fieldhouse in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Longhorns opened as 10.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 15-3 and 10-6 ATS Kansas Jayhawks will face the 12-6 Texas Longhorns, who own a 6-11 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Kansas Jayhawks are 7-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Texas Longhorns are 9-8.
The Jayhawks - Longhorns odds would favor the Jayhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Kansas is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas is at No. 108.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kansas has the nation's No. 9-rated offensive output, at 84.78 PPG. The visiting Texas Longhorns defense ranks No. 95 allowing on average 68 PPG. The Jayhawks FG% has averaged 48.96% so far, more than the Kansas Longhorns marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.68% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Javan Felix scored 17 points leading the Longhorns to a 56-49 victory over West Virginia at WVU Colliseum on Wednesday.
The Jayhawks endured a 86-67 loss at the hands of the Cowboys on Tuesday, despite a 14-point effort from Frank Mason at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas home to TCU, Tuesday, January 26th
Kansas at Iowa State, Monday, January 25th