In this article, we will formulate a Texas vs Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 15th, at the Moody Center. Let’s take a look at a Texas Longhorns vs Kentucky Wildcats pick.
Kentucky Look for Third Straight Win
Kentucky is playing well heading into this game and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against South Carolina, they won 80-57, and in the last game against Tennessee, they were able to secure the 75-64 victory. Kentucky had a huge game, shooting 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three point line. Otega Oweh had a strong game putting up 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ansley Almonor also put up 13 points. Kentucky’s defense was also impressive, and they are going to need the defense to step up again here.
Kentucky comes into this game with a 17-7 record and they have gone 12-11-1 against the spread. Kentucky is averaging 86.3 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 299th. Kentucky wants to push the pace, and they are going to try and get the speed up in this one. Otega Oweh has been the top player for this team averaging 15.9 points while shooting 49.1 percent from the field.
Why Kentucky Will Beat Texas
Texas has lost 12 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
The road team has won the first half in nine of Texas’ last 11 games.
Texas is Struggling
Texas is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three straight games. Two games ago against Vanderbilt they lost 86-78 and in the last game against Alabama they lost 103-80. Texas did shoot 42 percent from the field but they allowed Alabama to shoot 61.8 percent from the field. If they want any chance in this game, the defense is going to need to find a way to step up. Tre Johnson did have a strong game for Texas, putting up 24 points, four assists, and three rebounds.
Texas overall sits with a 15–10 record overall and they have gone 13-10-1 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 10-5 straight up. Texas is currently averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 76th in the league while the defense is ranked 90th. Tre Johnson is averaging 19.3 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field.
Texas vs Kentucky Prediction
Remember what Texas just let Alabama do to them? It’s going to be much of the same here. Texas allowed Alabama to shoot 61.8 percent from the field and their defense is going to be a major issue again here. Kentucky is averaging 86.3 points per game, and they are going to have no issue with their shooting here. Texas is going to have no answer, and Kentucky will end up cruising here. Back Kentucky against the spread.