There are four 12-1 teams in the Big 12 heading into tonight’s game, and two of them will face off in a decider.
The Kansas State Wildcats travel to Texas to face the 6th ranked Longhorns.
Despite going 12-1, the Wildcats aren’t ranked until their second game of the season in the Big 12. To be fair, their non-conference schedule hasn’t been the toughest, but they have had three wins over teams in the Power 5, including their first conference win of the season, beating West Virginia 82-76.
Meanwhile, Texas scored notable victories over Gonzaga, Creighton and Oklahoma.
Let’s dive into the odds for this Big 12 showdown.
Kansas State vs Texas – odds, spreads and total
Kansas State vs Texas – Predictions and Player Picks
Looking at the defense numbers of these two teams, you can tell it’s an offensive fight, but I don’t think that’s the case. In fact, I think it might be offensive shooting.
First of all, both teams are playing fast, especially the Longhorns. They rank 17th in goal attempts per game and 71st in possessions per game. The Wildcats rank just outside the top 100 while remaining in the top half of the nation in both areas.
It’s also worth noting that both teams get the majority of their points from two-point range. That’s a key factor for tonight, because inside both defenses is exactly where you can attack these teams. I wouldn’t use the 3-pointer against them, but both allow teams to shoot at least 46% from two-point range.
Another key stat to consider is Floor%, which measures the percentage of a team’s possession that results in scoring at least one point. Texas is eighth in that statistic and the state of Kansas is 37th.
Scoring on most of your assets will obviously lead to a lot of points, and a lot of points will help the OVER cash out.
I like the pass in the Big 12 game tonight.
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Game odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.
