The Kansas State Wildcats (5-10, 5-7 Big 12) and Texas Longhorns (16-9, 5-7) meet Monday. Tip-off from Moody Center is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN 2). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Kansas State vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Kansas State suffered a 75-72 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs Saturday, failing to cover as a 1-point home favorite. The Wildcats have dropped back-to-back games and are 1-6 in their last 7. The defense can be partly blamed as K-State has allowed 70+ points in each of its last 7 games.
Texas was routed 82-61 by the No. 3 Houston Cougars Saturday, failing to cover as a 10-point road underdog. The Longhorns lost both the rebounding (45-34) and turnover (14-8) battles while having no one score more than 16 points — only having 2 players in double figures. Texas is 2-4 in its last 6 games.
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