It will be a clash between two superb defenses when the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (18-3, 7-1 Big 12) clash against the Texas Longhorns (14-7, 4-4 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Texas Longhorns vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Jayhawks edged the Texas Tech Red Raiders 78-75, while the Longhorns beat the Iowa State Cyclones 72-68.
The Longhorns, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.514, had a superb mark of 0.594, while the Cyclones had a free throw rate of 0.153 (below their season average of 0.207). The Jayhawks, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.552 vs. 0.500), while the Red Raiders had a free throw rate of 0.230 (below their season average of 0.280). Kansas was led by Devon Dotson, who had 21 points and six rebounds. Jericho Sims played a key role for Texas with 14 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Dotson led the Jayhawks to a 66-57 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Kansas’ 0.264 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Texas, who had a rate of 0.088.
Kansas figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Jayhawks rank 70th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 percent), while Texas ranks 339th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.3 percent). Also, the Longhorns, who rank 354th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.134), will clash against the Jayhawks, who rank 18th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.158).
Texas Longhorns at Kansas Jayhawks Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (15.2) while Kansas ranks 263rd (25.1).
- The Longhorns rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Jayhawks rank 98th (11.9).
- Texas ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while Kansas ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Jayhawks rank 52nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Longhorns rank 260th (32.5).
- Kansas ranks 48th in steals per game (7.9) while Texas ranks 191st (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Longhorns have been outscored by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).