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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Nittany Lions vs. Texas
- (22-13) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Texas Longhorns (26-8)
- Date: Saturday, March 18th
- Time: 7:45 ET
- Venue: Wells Fargo Arena (IA), Des Moines
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Nittany Lions +205 | Longhorns -258
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Penn State +5.5 | Texas -5.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 140.5
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Overall, Penn State has an 22-13 overall record. Presently, in their 17 road games this season, the Nittany Lions have a record of 8-9.
Having been the underdog in 16 games, the Nittany Lions have gone 7-9 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +5.5 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Penn State has a record of 9-2 in non-conference games. In Big Ten action, they have a mark of 13-11.
Coming into the game, Jalen Pickett is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Pickett is grabbing 7.3 rebounds and adding 6.7 assists. Penn State’s second leading scorer is Seth Lundy, who has hit 45.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.4 points per game.
Nittany Lions Offense
At this point, the Penn State offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 64.6 points per game. This figure places them just 391st in college basketball. In addition, Penn State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.47% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 278th in overall field goal percentage at 43.2%. When the Nittany Lions have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Penn State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 61.7 per contest, placing them just 672nd in college basketball. Currently, Penn State’s 35.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Nittany Lions are averaging 9.2 offensive boards per game.
Texas Longhorns
At this point, Texas heads into their matchup vs Penn State with a record of 26-8 and riding a 4 game win streak. So far, Texas has been the home team 23 times, sitting with a record of 21-2.
Getting ready to play for the 27 times as the favorite, the Longhorns have gone 24-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, Texas comes into this game as -5.5 point favorites.
Presently, Texas has a record of 11-2 in non-conference games. In Big 12 action, they have a mark of 15-6.
Coming into the game, Marcus Carr is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carr is grabbing 3.0 rebounds and adding 4.0 assists. Texas’ second leading scorer is Sir’Jabari Rice, who has hit 45.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.9 points per game.
Longhorns Key Stats
At this point, the Texas offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 68.3 points per game. This figure places them just 295th in college basketball. In addition, Texas’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.9% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 206th in overall field goal percentage at 44.2%. When the Longhorns have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Texas is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.8 per contest, placing them just 660th in college basketball. Currently, Texas’ 33.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Longhorns are averaging 10.4 offensive boards per game.
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Penn State is 5-0 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Nittany Lions are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Penn State is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, Nittany Lions are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Longhorns are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Texas Longhorns -5.5
Heading into this matchup, our NCAA betting model has identified this game as a profitable opportunity and recommends taking the Texas Longhorns to pick up the win and cover the spread as -5.5 point betting favorites. Although Texas as a team is just 206th in overall shooting percentage, we see their offense putting together a strong performance against the Nittany Lions’ defense. At -5.5 we see there being plenty of value in grabbing the Longhorns to come out on top and cover.
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