The Georgia Bulldogs (9-9) go head-to-head with the Texas Longhorns (11-8) at Stegeman Coliseum. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Texas Longhorns at Georgia Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Longhorns played, they were topped by the TCU Horned Frogs, 65-61. TCU’s 0.203 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Texas, who had a rate of 0.069. The Horned Frogs’ mark was below their season average of 0.233, while the Longhorns’ was below their season average of 0.210. Jaxson Hayes had a solid outing for Texas, recording 10 points, six rebounds and five blocks.
The Bulldogs lost to the No. 25 LSU Tigers in their last matchup, 92-82. LSU’s 9.2 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Georgia, who had a rate of 21.0. The Tigers’ mark was better than their season average of 17.3. With 15 points and nine rebounds, Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton had a solid game.
Georgia might struggle to score as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Texas ranks 70th in defensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 189th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Longhorns rank 45th in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 335th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.6 percent).
Texas Longhorns at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Georgia ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
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The Longhorns have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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