Arkansas vs Texas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

Texas head coach Rodney Terry calls to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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  • Texas is a -7.5 point favorite vs Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Arkansas / Texas TV channel: ESPN2

The Arkansas Razorbacks visit Moody Center to take on the Texas Longhorns on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Austin, TX, USA.

Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Arkansas vs. Texas Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Arkansas vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arkansas+7.5 -115O 142.5 -110+260
Texas -7.5 -105U 142.5 -110-325

Arkansas vs Texas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Arkansas vs Texas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+8.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 away games (+2.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+11.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+7.65 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Texas have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.22 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+3.20 Units / 13% ROI)

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.2 Units / -31.37% ROI).

  • 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 1.4% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -27.33% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.15 Units / 17.93% ROI

Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas has a 14-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.25 Units / 21.69% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.75 Units / 0.64% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.13% ROI

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Texas averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/32 games) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas shot 42% from inside the arc (47/113) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas averaged 5.9 steals per game (184 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.41 points per shot (1,335 points/945 shots) in the second half last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

Arkansas has averaged 6.4 steals per game (212 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Arkansas has averaged 6.7 steals per game (346 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 46% from three off the dribble (13/28) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 57% on catch and shoot opportunities (12/21) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 17% from three off the dribble (6/36) in the first half last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 27%

Texas allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (354 points/267 shots) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18


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