Arkansas Razorbacks vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Looking to win big? The Razorbacks and Longhorns face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Longhorns are hosting the game at Moody Center in Austin, TX. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Texas is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Arkansas.
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Longhorns -7.5
This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Longhorns.
- Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Razorbacks Grab a Win in Austin?
Arkansas improved to 13-8 on the season with an 89-79 win over Kentucky on Saturday. The Razorbacks were +9 underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Arkansas led 46-45 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring Kentucky 43-34. The total points for the game hit 168, going over the pre-game line of 156.5.
Arkansas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 55.2% from the field and 52% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, with a 57.6% success rate on two-point attempts. The Razorbacks also converted 75% of their free throws, going 12-for-16 from the line.
Amari Williams led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jaxson Robinson added 20 points, hitting 4-of-6 from deep, while Johnell Davis contributed 18 points and 6 assists. D.J. Wagner also dished out 8 assists, finishing with 17 points and shooting 50% from three.
Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 51% of their two-point attempts, going 20/39.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws.
Can the Longhorns Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Texas improved to 15-7 on the season with an 89-58 win over LSU on Saturday. The Longhorns, who were -1.5 favorites, not only covered the spread but also saw the total points exceed the O/U line of 144.5, with the game finishing at 147 points.
After leading 31-25 at halftime, Texas exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 58 points while holding LSU to 33. It was a dominant performance on both ends of the floor for the Longhorns.
The Longhorns put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 56.2% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.1%, with a two-point shooting mark of 60.5% (26/43).
Texas also hit 77.8% of their free throws and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 20 assists. Tre Johnson and Tramon Mark both scored 18 points, with Mark shooting 58.3% from the field and Johnson adding 5 assists.
Despite Texas giving up 58 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside, where the Longhorns gave up 21 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
Texas did a solid job defending the perimeter, holding their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate. They also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.