Texas Longhorns Favored to Win Big 12 Matchup Against Struggling West Virginia Mountaineers

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated Big 12 matchup, the 25th-ranked Texas Longhorns will travel to Morgantown, WV to face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Longhorns, currently holding a season record of 8-3, come into this game with a 1-1 record in Big 12 play. On the other hand, the Mountaineers have struggled this season, with a 5-10 overall record and a 0-2 record in conference action. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM EST. Despite the competitive nature of the matchup, Texas opens as the betting favorite with a -6 point spread, and it has remained unchanged thus far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Longhorns -265 | Mountaineers +210

Spread: Longhorns -6 (-110) | Mountaineers +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 73%.

Texas Longhorns

Texas guard Max Abmas continues to show his ability to hit game-winning shots this season. In their recent game against Cincinnati, Abmas drilled a baseline jumper with six seconds remaining to secure a 74-73 victory. This follows his previous game-winning shot against the Louisville Cardinals earlier in the season. Abmas contributed 15 points, five assists, and three rebounds, playing the majority of the game. In the absence of injured forward Kadin Shedrick, Dylan Disu stepped up with an impressive performance, scoring a career-high 33 points in his first start of the season. Disu also added six rebounds and four steals to help the Longhorns secure the win. Looking ahead, the Longhorns hope to secure another league win against the struggling Mountaineers on Saturday. Currently, they rank 70th in scoring offense, 30th in field goal percentage, and 56th in 3-point shooting. Defensively, the Longhorns rank 48th in scoring defense, 53rd in field goal percentage, and 174th in 3-point defense. Their rebounding performance places them 102nd in total rebounds per game, and they rank 160th in turnovers per game. It is worth noting that forward Kadin Shedrick's status for upcoming games is questionable due to a back injury. For more information and predictions on college basketball, you can visit the provided NCAAB Predictions resource. Overall, Texas holds a power ranking of 21 and is ranked 94th in offense, scoring an average of 78.29 points per game. Defensively, they rank 53rd, allowing an average of 65.29 points per game. Their current season record stands at 12-3 (5-10 ATS). Offensively, the Longhorns boast a field goal percentage of 48.09% (39th rank), a free throw percentage of 73.54% (95th rank), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.40% (71st rank). They average 38.14 rebounds per game (108th rank), 16.43 offensive assists per game (40th rank), and commit 12.14 turnovers per game (170th rank). Defensively, Texas allows opponents to shoot 40.12% from the field (51st rank), 69.05% from the free-throw line (107th rank), and 32 had himself a night 🤘 #HookEm | @DylanDisu pic.twitter.com/cfozeevMZ1