NCAA Basketball Big 12 Bets head in a different direction on Tuesday night. We remain thankful for the BetOnline online sportsbook with their clutch opening numbers. Yes, conference play takes over in the Big 12 as Kansas heads to Texas Tech. Then, Texas entertains Kansas State at home. VegasBetting asks. Is it a winning night for Kansas and Texas? First, let’s look at those Jayhawks.
NCAA Super Tuesday Numbers | ||
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Kansas (-3) | -110 | -110 |
Texas Tech | -110 | -110 |
Kansas State | -110 | -110 |
Texas (-9) | -110 | -110 |
NCAA Basketball Big 12 Bets asks this question. Can Kansas keep rolling? Think about how stunning the Jayhawks inched by Oklahoma State on New Year’s Eve. The two-point win worried some pundits. Yes, a victory is a victory. However, teams always have games like this, even the defending champion Kansas Jayhawks.
Naturally, the teams playing Kansas give them their best battles. Bill Self knows his schedule is stacked. In terms of strength of schedule, the Jayhawks come in with the 11th toughest schedule in the nation. Combine that with their simple rating system ranking of six, and Kansas remains an attractive bet even on the road in a hostile environment. Granted, this game is a risk, but all the players have to worry about is basketball.
The speculation about whether Kansas can get revenge after what happened in 2019 and last season is rising. Some argued that the Texas Tech non-conference schedule initially left a little to be desired. Their loss against TCU on Saturday showed a team unprepared to handle ranked opponents. The Red Raiders are now 0-2 on the season against top-25 opposition.
Therefore, NCAA Basketball Big 12 Bets focuses on these picks from not taking basketball for granted. How do we bet on the Jayhawks? Honestly, that spread may not be far off. Watch how it may shift from 2.5 to 3.5 points. Utilize the spread here. Now 2.5 points would be more reasonable for bettors. Also, Texas Tech can push Kansas, but the Jayhawks make their foul shots. Bet Kansas to cover along with any second-half spread as well!
What about the fun with lines in the NCAA Basketball Tuesday Bets? Early in the season, teams can often wilt under the pressure of trying to connect on some peculiar overs and numbers. Both teams are in this game with several top-100 RSCI players. The danger is that both teams can go into offensive funks. We saw that with Kansas last week against the Cowboys. Texas Tech laid an egg offensively against TCU with just 61 points.
There is a sense that both teams could blow past the over on Tuesday night. Big 12 games carry a pace of their own. Debatably, two paces exist. One is that slower game in the ’60s. The other is when contests go around 80 or so. Both scenarios are plausible here. Kansas rebounds offensively exceedingly well. They have hit double digits in 11 of 13 games this season. Texas Tech must hit the glass well to get easier scoring trips offensively.
Now, Texas Tech slowing down Jalen Wilson is key to keeping the under in play. However, their biggest concern is twofold. Can these teams make their perimeter err three-point shots? That has been an issue lately for Kansas’ Wilson and the guards of Texas Tech. Pop Isaacs and DeVion Harmon hit the struggle bus from beyond the arc over the past few weeks.
Lastly, betting pundits see what has gone on too often this college basketball season. That offers hope tonight for the under. Gambling on these two teams will not be easy, and that 139.5 number concerns us at Vegas Sports Betting a good deal. On the other hand, the last three quality teams Texas Tech has played have combined to connect on the under. If this game does not go overtime, we may just get there again Tuesday night.
The NCAA Basketball Big 12 Bets looks at a game with intriguing matchup potential. Kansas State looks like a better team than most belief. The Wildcats started the season 12-1 but held off a feisty West Virginia squad to open conference play. Their pace of play increased in the second half to an 82-76 victory. That is the pace most expect, even against Texas on Tuesday night.
So, ideally, Kansas State’s chances to cover Tuesday night are as good as the over-connecting. On the other hand, could the Wildcats even win outright? Anything is possible. Texas righted the ship somewhat since the Chris Beard news came out. Then again, that conference opener left more questions than answers. Oklahoma could not finish off the Longhorns and missed too many wide-open looks.
Yes, Chris Beard remains the coach of the Texas Longhorns. It has to be a significant distraction no matter what the team says. Even away from the team, one of the bigger trends is the lack of structure from the Longhorns. It allows teams to maybe get some more cheap points than usual. Watch the numbers trend upward, and those may continue for the foreseeable future.
For the NCAA Basketball Big 12 Bets, picking the over is a good pick on a night when both teams could easily top 70 points. Do not overthink this one.
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