Kansas State Wildcats (15-10) vs. Texas Longhorns (16-9)
February 19, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Longhorns -8.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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The Kansas State Wildcats will play the Texas Longhorns in a Big 12 game on Monday night at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Kansas State has lost six of their last seven games, while Texas has alternated wins and losses over their last five games. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Kansas State vs Texas prediction.
Kansas State Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 15-10 (5-7) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 75-72 in their last game. Kansas State led 28-24 at the half, but they were out scored 51-44 in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 47.9% from the field and were 1-15 on three pointers in the game. Kansas State lost to BYU by a score of 72-66 in the game prior to TCU, but did beat Kansas before that. The Wildcats are scoring 71.9 points per game with 37.3 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while allowing 69.1 points against per game this year. Cam Carter is averaging 15.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game. Kansas State is shooting 43.4% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 30.4% on three pointers this season.
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Texas Preview
The Texas Longhorns are 16-9 (5-7) this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 82-61 in their last game. Texas trailed 40-27 at halftime and they allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Longhorns shot 38.6% from the field and were -11 in rebounding margin in the game. Texas defeated West Virginia by a score of 94-58 in the game prior to Houston, but lost to Iowa State before that. The Longhorns are scoring 76.2 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 15.9 assists per game, while giving up 68.4 points against per game this season. Max Abmas is averaging 17.3 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, and 4.4 assists per game. Texas is shooting 47.6% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 37.7% on three pointers this year.
Kansas State vs Texas Betting Prediction
Kansas State comes into this game playing pretty poorly and they have lost six of their last seven games. The Wildcats have allowed at least 70 points in seven straight games and they are 0-5 in their last five road games. Texas is also 5-7 in the conference this season and they have been inconsistent all season long. The Longhorns haven’t been as bad as Kansas State, but they have struggled against ranked teams over the last few weeks. I like Texas to get the win in this game, but I think it is closer than people think, so give me the points with Kansas State.
