Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks 2/6/23 – The Texas Longhorns take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 Conference match Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. UT beat Kansas State 69 to 66 by a score of 19-4 SU and 13 ATS. The Longhorns are now 4-1 in their last five games and 8-2 in conference competition. KU lost 68-53 against Iowa State on Saturday, going 18-5 SU and 9-14 ATS. The Jayhawks are currently 2-3 in their last five games and 6-4 in conference play. Last season, Kansas and Texas split their meetings. The series is currently 33-11 in favor of the Jayhawks based on college basketball online stats.
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks
Date and Time: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Allen Fieldhouse
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Odds
Texas
Moneyline: +160
Spread: +4 (-105)
Total: 147.5 over (-105)
Kansas
Moneyline: -170
Spread: -4 (-105)
Total: 147.5 under (-105)
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Analysis
Texas Longhorns rebounded nicely from last weekend’s poor performance against Tennessee by beating Baylor and Kansas State. With eight regular season games remaining, the Longhorns sit alone at the top of the Big 12 standings. UT was trailing KSU by 36-25 at the half, but rallied for 44 points in the second half to win a crucial road victory. This was a win that brought joy to a Longhorns team that revels in the fight. Texas was able to exact its revenge on Kansas State, which it lost in an intense 116-103 overtime battle in Austin earlier in the season. The Longhorns shot 45.1 percent and made 19 of 24 free shots (79.2%) to overcome their 17 turnovers. Although the Wildcats led by as much as 14, they had to manage their ball care (19 TOs). Texas averages 79.4 points per contest (29th), and shoots 48.0% from the field (29th), with a 33.1 3-point shooting percentage (246th). It converts 74.9 percent of its foul shots (53rd), and averages 32.6 rebound (142nd), with a +2.6 rebounding edge. Texas allows opponents to score 67.6 points per contest (127th). They shoot 42.1 percent from the field (99th), with 32.7 percent shooting from three-point range (138th). It ranks 26th in adjusted defensive efficiency and 88th for adjusted tempo. The 25th-ranked team is in assist per-turnover.
Kansas Jayhawks lost its cool Saturday at Iowa State, undoing all the momentum built in victories over Kentucky and Kansas State. Two games behind Texas’ Big 12 leaders Texas, the Jayhawks now share third place with TCU, Wildcats and Baylor. Kansas wasn’t the only one concerned about scoring. Kansas also turned the ball over 20 times, ten more than Cyclones. KU made 11 turnovers within the first 20 minutes, and missed eight of its first ten shots. This resulted, as you might expect, in ISU missing eight of its first ten shots. Kansas averages 75.6 points per game (89th), and shoots 46.1% from the field (93rd). It also shoots 35.6 percent from three (105th). It converts 72.4 percent of its free throws (150th) , averages 34.4 rebounding (53rd), and has a +2.7 rebounding margin. Kansas allows 68.0 points per game (135) and its opponents shoot 40.9% from the field (48th) with an average 31.6 three-point shooting rate (81st). It ranks 16th in adjusted defensive efficiency and 95th in adjusted pace. The 27th-ranked team is also 27th in assist-per turnover ratio.
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Against the Spread
Texas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Texas’ last 15 games. Texas are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games. Texas are 4-14 SU in their last 18 games against Kansas. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas’ last 13 games on the road.
Kansas are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. Kansas are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games. Kansas are 17-1 SU in their last 18 games at home. Kansas are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Texas. Kansas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Free Pick
Although the Jayhawks are not often rattled, Saturday was different. KU had to accept the loss, and it cannot afford to dwell on it with Texas looming. With a strong second-half performance against Kansas State, the Longhorns made up for a disappointing first-half. It will not be enough against a passionate Jayhawks team at Allen Fieldhouse. The Horns must take better care of their ball and shoot better from three if they are to win or cover. However, Kansas were highly favored in this match according to the best NCAAB betting sites.
Free Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -4 (-105)
