Texas vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas vs Kentucky
The Texas Longhorns face the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 21.
We’ve lined up a prediction which requires Texas Longhorns to keep close to Kentucky. We think that the betting line of +7.5 can be covered and you can secure -110.
Texas Longhorns were beaten 74-70 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Texas A&M Aggies.
Kentucky Wildcats got the win in their last game. A 80-78 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Tennessee Volunteers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Texas triumphed 82-78 when they last played Kentucky.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Texas vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks
We dive into the best Texas vs Kentucky betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
Texas Longhorns should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the line in this college game. It’s set at a more than generous +7.5 and you can get -110.
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Key Texas vs Kentucky stats:
Texas +7.5 Probability
The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) can be wagered to register Under 3.5 assists at -130. It might well be the case that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists bet is appealing.
Latest Denzel Aberdeen Player Prop Odds
Dailyn Swain (Texas) can be wagered to finish with Over 3.5 assists at -115. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.
Latest Dailyn Swain Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Texas +7.5. We’ve also gone for Over 154.5 and Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) to get Under 3.5 assists.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
79
-
82
Kentucky
There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Cats enjoying a 82-79 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.
Texas vs Kentucky Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability of winning this college game, Kentucky might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -370 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Texas Longhorns, you will find +285 about the underdogs.
7.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 151.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 151.5, there are odds of -110.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Otega Oweh is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at +103 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -133.
There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.
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Texas Stats
Kentucky Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 80.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
|
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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