UNC Greensboro vs. Texas odds, picks and predictions
The UNC Greensboro Spartans (9-3) head to Moody Center to face the No. 24 Texas Longhorns (9-2) Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the UNC Greensboro vs. Texas odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Spartans broke a 2-game losing streak with a 135-57 win over Division III Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons on Dec. 21. It was the 1st game they scored over 100 points and 8 players scored in double-figures, led by G Donovan Atwell with 19 points. This will be their 2nd game against a ranked opponent; they beat then N0. 14 Arkansas 78-72 on Nov. 17.
Texas won its 3rd straight game on Friday, 71-55 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, but failed to cover as a 23.5-point favorite as the Under 150.5 hit. Senior G Max Abmas led the way with 17 points. Texas has won 5 of its last 6 although the Longhorns have scored over 90 points just once this season.
These 2 teams have never faced on the basketball court.
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UNC Greensboro at Texas odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UNC Greensboro +860 (bet $100 to win $860) | Texas -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UNC Greensboro +14.5 (-110) | Texas -14.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
UNC Greensboro at Texas picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas 77, UNC Greensboro 64
Moneyline
PASS.
You should obviously avoid betting Texas (-1600) because the odds are massive. Go look at the spread and total if you want to make a bet.
Against the spread
BET UNC GREENSBORO +14.5 (-110).
Neither team is great at covering the spread as they are a combined 5-13 ATS over their last 10 games.
The reason I like UNC Greensboro is because they keep their games tight. Their last 9 games against Division I opponents have been within 12 points. Texas has not covered a game this season as a 20-plus-point favorite.
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Over/Under
PASS.
My lean is to the Under, but I don't have enough confidence to recommend making this bet. Texas has failed to go Over in 4 of their last 5 games while UNC Greensboro has been Under in back-to-back games against a DI opponent.
Texas is also a solid defensive squad, holding opponents to 67 points per game.
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