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Texas Longhorns vs Le Moyne Dolphins Betting Preview
Texas Longhorns (7-4) host the Le Moyne Dolphins (5-5) on Tuesday night in Austin. Texas looks to bounce back from a close loss to UConn, while Le Moyne seeks to extend its recent winning form against a high-major opponent.
Line Movement and Odds
- Texas Longhorns Spread: -21.5
- Le Moyne Dolphins Spread: +21.5
- Texas Longhorns MoneyLine: -4500
- Le Moyne Dolphins MoneyLine: +1600
- Total: 147.5
Texas opened as a heavy favorite, reflecting their superior roster and home-court advantage. Le Moyne’s recent surge has kept bettors curious, but oddsmakers expect Texas to control the game. The total of 147.5 points suggests expectations for a moderately high-scoring contest, with Texas’ bounce-back trend and Le Moyne’s NEC-leading offense shaping projections. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page.
Matchup Breakdown
Texas Longhorns Outlook
The Longhorns fell 71-63 to UConn despite strong efforts from Jordan Pope and Tramon Mark (15 points each). Texas shot just 37.7% from the field and missed nine free throws, issues coach Sean Miller emphasized as areas for improvement. Matas Vokietaitis leads with 15.3 points per game, while Dailyn Swinn adds 15.1 points, 3.3 assists, and 6.5 rebounds. Lassina Traore anchors the boards with 7.0 rebounds per game. Texas has bounced back after each loss this season, going 3-0 with a +34.7 scoring margin in those contests.
Le Moyne Dolphins Outlook
The Dolphins defeated Binghamton 78-63, led by Trent Mosquera’s 21 points. Mosquera averages 15.1 points per game and has four 20+ point outings this season. Shilo Jackson added a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Deng Garang and Tennessee Rainwater contributed offensively. Coach Nate Champion praised the team’s resilience, noting their recent 3-1 stretch. Le Moyne ranks No. 282 in the NET but boasts the NEC’s highest-rated offense per KenPom, averaging 74.8 points per game.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Texas’ ability to dominate inside and improve free-throw shooting versus Le Moyne’s perimeter scoring is the focal battle. The Longhorns must control tempo and rebounding, while the Dolphins rely on Mosquera’s scoring and balanced contributions to stay competitive.
Injuries / Availability
Texas: Full roster available.
Le Moyne: Full roster available.
Betting Trends
- Texas is 3-0 following losses this season, winning by an average of 34.7 points.
- Vokietaitis leads Texas with 15.3 points per game.
- Le Moyne has won three of its last four games.
- Mosquera has scored 20+ points in four games this season.
Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Texas 86, Le Moyne 62
- Pick: Texas -21.5. The Longhorns’ depth and bounce-back trend should allow them to cover comfortably.
- Total: Under 147.5. Texas’ defense and Le Moyne’s inconsistency against high-major opponents point to a slightly lower total.
Expect Texas to dominate at home, with Vokietaitis and Swinn leading the way, while Le Moyne struggles to match the Longhorns’ physicality and depth.
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