The Kentucky Wildcats face off against the Texas Longhorns at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, with Texas favored by 3.5 points on the spread and a moneyline of -162. The total is set at 159.5 points.
Kentucky’s defense has raised concerns, particularly on the road, where they rank 300th in 2-point defense but excel in defending 3-point shots. Meanwhile, Texas has struggled to make 3s at home, shooting just 30%, but opponents are hitting 43% against them.
Despite Kentucky’s solid shooting team, its performance in SEC games is expected to dip soon. The Longhorns have tackled the toughest SEC schedule so far and can keep the Wildcats from getting into transition. Additionally, Kentucky is not at full strength, with the status of Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson uncertain.
Considering these factors, Texas is poised for a better performance against Kentucky, making it a prime opportunity to shine.
Source: https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaab/kentucky-wildcats-vs-texas-longhorns-predictions-picks-odds-college-basketball-saturday-february-15