For a little while, it seemed that the streak was finally going to end. However, the cream eventually rose to the top and Kansas can clinch its 14th straight regular-season Big 12 crown with a victory over Texas on Monday. It may take a monumental effort from the Longhorns to hold off the Jayhawks’ celebration with Kansas winning the last eight meetings between the two programs.
- Kansas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home against teams with winning records.
- Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games after a win.
- Texas is 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games against Kansas.
In addition, Texas will likely be without star Mohamed Bamba, who has a left big toe injury. The freshman played through it vs Oklahoma State but notched just two points and four rebounds in 15 minutes of play. With Bamba limited and Andrew Jones out for the season following his leukemia diagnosis, Texas could be extremely short-handed at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas enters this contest riding a four-game winning streak that includes a 104-74 beatdown of Oklahoma. Aside from that game, it has not come easy for Kansas with the other three victories coming by a combined 16 points. Expect center Udoka Azubuike to play a big role for Bill Self’s team, as the Nigerian is averaging 14.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in the last seven outings.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Longhorns opened as 9.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, 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 Kansas Jayhawks sport a record of 23-6 and 15-13 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Texas Longhorns have 17-12 and 13-13 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 12-15-1 for the Jayhawks and 10-15-1 for the Longhorns.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 155 (Kansas) and the No. 125 (Texas) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Texas is ranked No. 103 in NCAA basketball at 36.17 per game. Contrast that with Kansas's No. 140 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Kansas is the No. 15-ranked team in the country at 10.24 treys per game, while Texas rates No. 194 at 6.86 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Longhorns got 13 points from Dylan Osetkowski as Texas ran past Oklahoma State 65-64 on Saturday at Frank Erwin Center.
The Jayhawks got 26 points from Devonte' Graham as Kansas ran past Texas Tech 74-72 on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
- Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Kansas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Kansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Next Betting Matchups
Texas home to West Virginia, Saturday, March 3
Kansas at Oklahoma State, Saturday, March 3
