Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Arkansas vs Texas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Austin.
Arkansas vs Texas Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Razorbacks versus the Longhorns? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Texas being favored by -7.5 at home against Arkansas.
Arkansas vs. Texas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Arkansas Razorbacks at Texas Longhorns
- Where: Austin at Moody Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds TX -7.5, ARK +276 | TX -357 O/U 141.5
Razorbacks Preview: Will the Razorbacks Make it Happen in Austin?
Arkansas improved to 13-8 on the season with an 89-79 road win over Kentucky on Saturday. The Razorbacks entered the game as +9 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.
Leading 46-45 at halftime, Arkansas clamped down defensively in the second half, holding Kentucky to 34 points while scoring 43 themselves. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game line of 156.5.
Razorbacks Offense Breakdown
Arkansas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 55.2% from the field and hitting 52% of their threes (13/25). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws (12/16).
Amari Williams led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jaxson Robinson added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while D.J. Wagner contributed 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 50% from three.
Razorbacks Team Defense
Arkansas gave up 79 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From three-point range, the other team hit 10 of 23 shots, good for 43%. Arkansas also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws.
Longhorns Preview: Will the Texas Defense Show Up at Home?
Texas improved to 15-7 on the season with a dominant 89-58 win over LSU on Saturday. The Longhorns were -1.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 147, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.
Texas led 31-25 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 58 points while holding LSU to 33. The Longhorns’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their convincing win.
Longhorns Offense Breakdown
The Longhorns put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 56.2% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.1%, with 26 of their 36 made field goals coming from inside the arc, where they shot 60.5%.
Texas also connected on 7 of 9 free throws, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. They dished out 20 assists, with Tre Johnson and Tramon Mark each scoring 18 points and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency. Kadin Shedrick added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Sears contributed 13 points.
Longhorns Team Defense
Texas held their opponent to 58 points despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Longhorns gave up 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Texas limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. The Longhorns also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10, shooting 66%. Texas allowed 4 offensive rebounds.
Razorbacks vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Arkansas has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 73 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Texas has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Razorbacks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Longhorns have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Arkansas vs Texas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Texas -7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.