Why is Texas only 2pt Favorite?

[Coach_K]

This line seems very low! I know Texas is 0-6 ATS vs conference opponents, but setting the line this low, I show 82% currently on Texas.

Seems to good to be true. Anyone have any info on this or is Vegas just trying to adjust their line with Texas' late struggles?

 

[8)ELVIS(8]

ok st plays them well at home

 

[wigs]

ok st is 11-0 at home this year. ut has lost 3 of 4 and completely regressed in the process.no identity, horrible free throw shooting(61.8%) and a coach that continues to put together weird combinations(the fact that balbay and mason are on the floor together is an abomination)-- road conference games are never easy with the home cookin factor as well. line looks right,i'd actually say ut should be closer to pick em...

 

[Dr. Fade]

ok st is 11-0 at home this year. ut has lost 3 of 4 and completely regressed in the process.no identity, horrible free throw shooting(61.8%) and a coach that continues to put together weird combinations(the fact that balbay and mason are on the floor together is an abomination)-- road conference games are never easy with the home cookin factor as well. line looks right,i'd actually say ut should be closer to pick em...

Well said, but I like Texas.

 

[kegray1]

Everything Wigs said nails Texas hoops on the head.
Mason has no business being in this rotation for more defensive purposes at best. His offense and FT shooting is a nightmare.
Balbay is a overrated defender as Brown is better.
Balbay should get less than 10 minutes as well.
Lineup should be:
PG Brown with Lucas backup.
SG Bradley with Hamilton getting quality backup minutes.
SF James almost entire way if it is a big game.
PF/C Gary Johnson,Pittman with Wangmene backing up.

Nobody else should see the floor unless something is going wrong or you are trying to steal a few minutes late in the half.

 

[Theboundbook]

This line seems very low! I know Texas is 0-6 ATS vs conference opponents, but setting the line this low, I show 82% currently on Texas.

Seems to good to be true. Anyone have any info on this or is Vegas just trying to adjust their line with Texas' late struggles?

Cuz TEXAS SUCKS AS OF LATE.... 82% on TEXAS..... if this stays the same or gets higher, and line continues to DO NOTHING or POSSIBLY MOVE THE WRONG WAY, THIS WILL BE A NO BRAINER: GO AGAINST TEXAS.....

 

[wigs]

i agree kegray1, their guard play is very poor right now.

additionally after starting the year 8-1ats, ut is 0-8 last 8 ats...as someone that has watched most of these games, i really hope UT wins but i would not bet on unproven guards and froshes in an environment like stillwater. it will be raucous tonight. james and pittman(who has been mainly a big bag of suck the last few weeks) need to play well although i bet pittman will get into foul trouble early and sit.

bradley is not consistent right now and shoots a sweet 48% from the stripe.they simply dont have enough firepower right now when they continue to roll out mason,balbay for 20+something minutes.

talent can win some games against inferior competition but right now the lack of chemistry,confidence and decent guard play is quite telling and the reason why UT is 0-8ats last 8.

good luck either way...

from the ut perspective.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2010/02/01/texas-hoops-vs-ok-state-preview/

 

[Coach_K]

Thank you everyone, I think UT is bigger but OK State has better guards. UT is the better team but just haven't been playing like it (kind of like my Dukies)

This line smells fishy to me, if still above 80% on UT around game time I will put a small play on OK State. Big 12 road games are hostile. Watch Pittman the foul king actually stay out of foul trouble and OSU get smoked, nah, think this one stays close and I will take 71% FT shooting over 61.

Thanks guys for your input. Most likely going to follow the thinking if a play looks to good to be true it probably is and go with OK State. Good luck all

 

[wareagle]

the 80% on texas notion is hogwash

i'be been monitering it all day it's been between 62-66% on txs all day with the line loving in against txs like it should with the money coming in on them

 

[Coach_K]

War - I still show 81% on them, not saying you are wrong, just saying we obviously use different sites. I think a couple of people on here use the same one I do.

Regardless after thinking about this more, I kind of like Texas. I just feel they are the better team, but still time to decide.

 

[wareagle]

i hear ya K

if you are using spbook dotcom it has been proven that their data is very flawed and not to be trusted, also a shitty book taboot

if you want to see the site i use get my email from jack...it's free and very reliable

 

[Coach_K]

You got it, I'm good for now but appreciate the offer and may take you up on it.

So you say it has been a slight favorite on the side of Texas, do you have an opinion on the game? Kind of think taking Texas and the under as a good hedge. Good chance of both hitting.

 

[wareagle]

yes on pub being 65% or so on txs

i'm on texas and i hate my bet, but then again i hate every bet i've every made before the game starts

 

[el JB]

ok st is 11-0 at home this year. ut has lost 3 of 4 and completely regressed in the process.no identity, horrible free throw shooting(61.8%) and a coach that continues to put together weird combinations(the fact that balbay and mason are on the floor together is an abomination)-- road conference games are never easy with the home cookin factor as well. line looks right,i'd actually say ut should be closer to pick em...

hit tha nail on tha head...latest Tx action have been quite struggles

 

[Morris]

taking a shot on Tex tonite. Just a gut feeling that the Baylor loss may shock them into playing. It will be tough though. GL