Arizona Wildcats (+5.5) at Texas Longhorns (-5.5)

The Pick: Arizona +5.5


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Longhorns vs. Wildcats Betting Overview

The Texas Longhorns will face the Arizona Wildcats for the opportunity to advance to the Sweet Sixteen next weekend. The game will be played on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Bank of Oklahoma Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Arizona is a #5 seed and survived a scare from Memphis before enduring at the end to win 77-75. Texas is a #4 seed and they ran out to an early lead in their game against Oakland and won 81-77. The winner of this game will play the winner of Duke/Michigan in Anaheim next weekend. Let’s preview each of the teams and then check the odds to give you an informed free pick for your bet.

 

Texas Longhorns News and Betting Tips for Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Longhorns needed to lean heavily on their acumen to rebound well. They are the fifth best rebounding team in the nation. Jordan Hamilton led the way against Oakland with 19 points and 10 rebounds while his teammate Tristan Thompson came away with a monster game of 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocked shots. These two combined from the field to shoot 20 out of 29 field goals successfully. Texas also fired in free throws at an 80% rate. The team averages 75 points and allows 61 points on the defensive end of the court. In rebounding they hold a +10 rebounding edge over their opposition as the Longhorns rip off boards per game.

 

Arizona Wildcats News and Betting Tips for Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Wildcats were led in the Memphis game by Derrick Williams as he contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds and was at the right spot to block a last second shot to seal the victory for Arizona. He was aided by Lamont Jones who chipped in 18 points including some late game shots. The Wildcats shot 83% from the free throw line in the game. The team averages 76 points per game for the season and they allow 67 to their opponents. In rebounding, they grab 37 off the rim a game and allow 27 in return.

 

Our Wildcats vs. Longhorns Pick and Predictions

These teams are legitimate in that they are both teams that could muster a run for the national championship. Texas puts up some points and can screw down the defense as needed. Arizona pushes the other team off the boards and shoots the ball very well. Hamilton and Thompson will be a hand full for Arizona to stop. Checking the odds we find Arizona +5.5. The trend we most fall in line with is the Wildcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Big 12. With our free pick the Wildcats can cover the spread for this game.

Our Pick: Bet Arizona +5.5

 


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In-depth Wildcats at Longhorns Betting Trends

ATS Trends

Arizona
  • Wildcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Big 12.
  • Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
  • Wildcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
  • Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
  • Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Texas
  • Longhorns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  • Longhorns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
  • Longhorns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Longhorns are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a S.U. win.
  • Longhorns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Longhorns are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Longhorns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.

OU Trends

Arizona
  • Over is 7-0 in Wildcats last 7 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
  • Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games as an underdog.
  • Over is 8-2 in Wildcats last 10 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Wildcats last 5 Sunday games.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Wildcats last 5 vs. Big 12.
  • Under is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 games following a ATS loss.
  • Over is 13-5 in Wildcats last 18 neutral site games as an underdog.
  • Over is 14-6 in Wildcats last 20 neutral site games.
Texas
  • Over is 5-0 in Longhorns last 5 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
  • Over is 5-0 in Longhorns last 5 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Over is 7-0 in Longhorns last 7 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Over is 8-1 in Longhorns last 9 neutral site games as a favorite.
  • Over is 6-1 in Longhorns last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Over is 13-3 in Longhorns last 16 neutral site games.
  • Over is 4-1 in Longhorns last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  • Over is 5-2 in Longhorns last 7 overall.
  • Over is 5-2 in Longhorns last 7 Sunday games.
  • Under is 5-2 in Longhorns last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  • Under is 15-7 in Longhorns last 22 games as a favorite.

Head to Head

  • Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
  • Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.