Texas Longhorns vs UAPB Golden Lions Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UAPB vs Texas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Austin.

UAPB vs Texas Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Lions and Longhorns game? Catch the action at Moody Center in Austin, TX, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Texas is favored by -42 vs. UAPB.

UAPB vs. Texas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UAPB Golden Lions at Texas Longhorns
Where: Austin at Moody Center
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds TX -42, ARPB +3300 | TX -10000 O/U 158.5

Golden Lions Preview: Can The Golden Lions Secure a Win at Austin?

The Golden Lions dropped to 1-9 on the season after an 89-73 loss to Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday. UAPB entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

UAPB trailed 39-37 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 162 went over the 156.5 O/U line.

Golden Lions Offense Breakdown

In their last game, UAPB's offense put up 73 points, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks to a strong 65.7% performance on two-point shots (23/35), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 20% (5/25) of their three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Golden Lions shot 57.1% (12/21), and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. Coltie Young led the way with 28 points, hitting 7 of 13 threes (53.8%), while AD Diedhiou was perfect from the field, going 8 for 8 in just 18 minutes. Tyreese Watson contributed 16 points and dished out 11 assists.

Golden Lions Team Defense

Despite UAPB's defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (21/33).

From beyond the arc, UAPB allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws (77%).

Longhorns Preview: Will Texas Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Texas improved to 8-2 on the season with a 91-67 win over New Mexico State on Thursday. The Longhorns, playing at home, were -19.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Texas jumped out to a 52-27 lead by halftime, but the Aggies kept things closer in the 2nd half, with Texas scoring 39 points and allowing 40.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

The Longhorns put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 58.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 68.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.3% from beyond the arc.

Texas also shot 73.9% from the free-throw line and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Christian Cook led the way with 22 points, while Arthur Kaluma added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Tramon Mark and Zawdie Jackson each contributed 14 points, with Mark also pulling down 7 boards.

Longhorns Team Defense

Despite Texas's defensive struggles, allowing 67 points on 58% shooting, they still managed to secure the win. The Longhorns gave up 28/41 (68%) from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, Texas held their opponent to 6/17 (35%) shooting. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws (73%).

Golden Lions vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Lions last ten road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 99. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-5-1, while going 0-10 straight-up.
In their last five home games, Texas has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 67. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Golden Lions have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Longhorns have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.