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Texas Longhorns are off to a brilliant 8-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, third in the Big 12 Conference, and on a two-game winning streak. They are coming off a win against Rice Owls (87-81) and will now take on Stanford Cardinal, who are on a disappointing 4-6 start to the season. They are 11th in the PAC-12 Conference but managed a big win against Green Bay Pheonix (85-40) in their previous outing. The game will be held at the American Airlines Center, a neutral venue for both teams, where the Longhorns will be looking to secure their ninth win of the season whereas the Cardinal are looking to make it their fifth successful outing.
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Texas Longhorns vs Stanford Cardinal: Betting Odds
The Longhorns have started the season on an amazing note. They have nine wins and only a single loss so far. The sole loss came against No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini (85-78). They now have a chance to win their ninth home game of the season.
The team has a stellar offense. They have been scoring 81.8 points per game, which ranks them 29th in the league, and are conceding only 60.0 points, which ranks at 21st in the league.
Stanford Cardinal have struggled so far this season with only four wins and six losses. The wins have come against Pacific Tigers (88-78), Cal Poly Mustangs (80-43), Florida State Seminoles (70-60), and Green Bay Pheonix (85-40).
The team is offensively very poor as they are averaging only 68.1 points per game. However, the script is flipped when it comes to defense, conceding only 63.1 points per game which ranks them 55th in the league.
Texas Longhorns vs Stanford Cardinal: Match Details
Fixture: Stanford Cardinal @ Texas Longhorns
Date & Time: Sunday, December 18, 01:00 p.m ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Texas Longhorns vs Stanford Cardinal: Prediction
The Longhorns' have won four out of five games against the spread following an against-the-spread loss. Their statistics in both offense and defense are far superior compared to Cardinal. The two teams have met four times before and the Longhorns have a 3-1 advantage over them.
It will be a monumental task for Stanford to score points against a defensively solid team. Expect the home team to have a ball on the court today.
Final Prediction: Longhorns -10.5 (-110)
