Texas vs. Stanford prediction, odds, line: 2021 college basketball picks, best bets from proven model
The No. 17 Texas Longhorns face the Stanford Cardinal in the Coast to Coast Challenge on Sunday afternoon. The two teams square off on a neutral court at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a national television audience set to take in the festivities. Texas is 7-2 this season, with the team's only losses coming in true road games to Gonzaga and Seton Hall. Stanford, meanwhile, is 6-3 overall after back-to-back victories before arriving in Las Vegas.
Tip-off is at 3 p.m. ET in Las Vegas. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Longhorns as 10-point favorites, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 129.5 in the latest Texas vs. Stanford odds. Before you make any Stanford vs. Texas picks, make sure you .
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Now, the model has set its sights on Texas vs. Stanford and locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Stanford vs. Texas:
- Texas vs. Stanford spread: Texas -10
- Texas vs. Stanford over-under: 129.5 points
- Texas vs. Stanford money line: Texas -550, Stanford +400
- TEXAS: The Longhorns are 4-5 against the spread this season
- STAN: The Cardinal are 2-6-1 against the spread in 2021-22
Why Texas can cover
Chris Beard's team is balanced, talented and playing well. Texas is currently in the top 20 of the country in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, with real strengths on both sides of the floor. The Longhorns are shooting the ball quite well, headlined by 54.9 percent on two-point attempts and 36.0 percent on 3-point attempts. The Longhorns are securing nearly 34 percent of their own misses on the offensive glass, with Texas committing a turnover on only 16.6 percent of offensive possessions.
On defense, Texas is a havoc-creating machine, with the No. 3 turnover creation rate (27.9 percent) in the country. The Longhorns generate a steal on more than 15 percent of possessions, with opponents shooting only 31.8 percent from 3-point range and 46.1 percent on two-point shots. With Stanford battling turnover issues on both ends, Texas can also bank on winning the possession battle.
Why Stanford can cover
The Cardinal have a few clear matchup advantages, even against a talented Texas team. Stanford is one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country, securing 37.3 percent of missed shots on the glass. That allows the Cardinal to produce a bevy of second-chance points, and Stanford is shooting 51.4 percent on two-point shots and 34.4 percent on 3-point shots this season. Texas is also outside the top 200 nationally in defensive rebound rate, further strengthening Stanford's position.
Stanford is also assisting on more than 55 percent of field goals, illustrating effective ball movement. The Cardinal are elite on the defensive glass, grabbing nearly 78 percent of available rebounds. Texas is very potent, but the Longhorns are below-average in 3-point attempt rate, and Stanford can filter Texas into its size to contest shots at a high level.
How to make Stanford vs. Texas picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 139 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine.
