Connecticut Huskies vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Longhorns. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Texas is favored by -1.5 against Connecticut in a non-conference matchup.
CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Longhorns -1.5
This game will be played at Moody Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Longhorns.
- Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Huskies Find a Way to Win in Austin?
Connecticut improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-72 win over Baylor on Wednesday. The Huskies, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.
After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Connecticut outscored Baylor 40-35 in the second half. The combined score of 148 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 144.
Connecticut’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 61.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Huskies were solid, making 26 of 33 attempts for a 78.8% success rate.
Robert O. Wright III led the way with 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Langston Love added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range, while Liam McNeeley contributed 17 points despite shooting just 28.6% from deep. Samson Johnson was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 in his 23 minutes of action.
Connecticut’s defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They were effective inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts, going 13/21.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 32%, making 8 of 25 three-point tries. Connecticut also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 78% of their free throws.
Can Texas Lock in a Home Win?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games
Texas improved to 7-1 on the season with a 63-59 road win over NC State on Wednesday. The Longhorns were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.
Texas led 33-31 at halftime and outscored the Wolfpack 30-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the O/U line of 147.5.
In their latest game, the Longhorns put up 63 points, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 8 of 17 three-point attempts, hitting 47.1% from deep, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 7 of 14 attempts for 50%.
Tre Johnson led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Dontrez Styles added 17 points, shooting 3 of 5 from three, and Marcus Hill contributed 16 points, making 7 of 11 shots overall.
Texas held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Longhorns gave up 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Texas allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made just 6, shooting 42%.