Kentucky vs. Texas Predictions - Jan. 21

The Kentucky Wildcats (12-6, 3-2 SEC) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Texas Longhorns (11-7, 2-3 SEC) on January 21, 2026 at Rupp Arena.

The Wildcats square off with the Longhorns in a game that Kentucky is currently a healthy favorite by 6.5 points. The point total for the game is set at 151.5.

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Kentucky vs. Texas Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: SEC Network
  • Location: Lexington, Kentucky
  • Arena: Rupp Arena

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Kentucky vs. Texas Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Kentucky (-6.5)
  • Moneyline: Kentucky (-305), Texas (+244)
  • Total: 151.5 points

Pick ATS:Texas (+6.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (151.5)
  • Prediction: Kentucky 81, Texas 75

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Kentucky vs. Texas Comparison

Kentucky Rank Kentucky Stat Texas Stat Texas Rank
74th 82.9 Points Scored 86.3 26th
94th 70.2 Points Allowed 74.4 204th
40th 17.3 Assists 13.2 254th
43rd 9.7 Turnovers 11.3 174th
50th 48.1% Field Goal % 48.6% 41st
68th 41.6% Field Goal % Allowed 42.8% 130th

Kentucky Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Wildcats this season is Otega Oweh, who averages 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
  • Malachi Moreno leads Kentucky in rebounding, averaging 6.4 per game, while Denzel Aberdeen leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.2 in each contest.
  • Collin Chandler leads the Wildcats in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • Oweh is Kentucky's leader in steals, averaging 2.1 steals per game, while Moreno leads them in blocks with 1.4 per contest.

Texas Key Players

  • Dailyn Swain is atop almost all of the Longhorns' leaderboards by recording 15.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
  • Jordan Pope is consistent from distance and leads the Longhorns with 2.6 made threes per game.
  • Texas' leader in steals is Swain (1.7 per game), and its leader in blocks is Matas Vokietaitis (0.8 per game).

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