The Kansas State Wildcats (15-10) and Texas Longhorns (16-9) will battle in this excellent Big 12 showdown on Monday, February 19 at 9:00 PM ET at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns are favorites to find success at home, as their point spread is set at -8.5 (-110).

The Wildcats are sporting terrible momentum heading into this matchup, as they are 1-4 over their last five games. They are currently on a two-game skid, with their most recent defeat being a 75-72 outing against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Cam Carter leads their offense with 15.5 points each game and chips in 5.8 rebounds. He is also shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 82.1 percent from the foul line.

The Wildcats consistently score an average of 71.9 points, boasting a 43.4 percent success rate in field goals. Their effective teamwork shines with an average of 14.1 assists per game, creating numerous scoring opportunities.

On the defensive end, they restrict opponents to 69.1 points, leading to a slightly positive point differential. Notable defensive metrics include 37.3 rebounds, 4.5 blocks, and 6.5 steals per game.

The Longhorns have gone 2-3 in their last five games, with their last battle being a bad loss. This was an 82-61 blowout against the third-ranked Houston Cougars.

Max Abmas is putting together 17.3 points per game and is crucial to their success on offense. He also shoots 43.1 percent from the field and an excellent 89.9 percent from the foul line which could make an impact in late game situations where four shots are needed.

The Longhorns are averaging 76.2 points per game and are connecting on 47.6 percent of their shots from the field. They showcase slightly better ball movement over the Wildcats, as they accumulate 15.9 assists per game to give them more scoring opportunities.

They are allowing their opponents to average 68.4 points per game, which is on par with the Wildcats average here. Compared to their offense, this is an appealing point differential. They also put up 35.1 rebounds, 4.9 blocks, and 6.8 steals per matchup.

MyBookie has presented the college basketball betting odds, designating the Texas Longhorns as 8.5-point favorites to win on their home turf. Market insights suggest they have an 80.6 percent probability of their victory.

The Longhorns have better chances at winning at home based on recent performances of both teams. The Wildcats have allowed at least 72 points or more in the recent four losses, which could give the Longhorns plenty of runway to take off.