Last Updated on March 20, 2011 8:00 pm by drew
Arizona vs. Texas Odds
TULSA, OK (TheSpread) – The dream run for either Texas or Arizona is set to come to and end on Sunday in the third round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
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Texas is the No. 4 seed in the West Region and Arizona is the No. 5 seed. These two will face off at 6:10PM ET from the Bank of Oklahoma Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com Texas has point spread odds of -6.5 against Arizona on Sunday. The over/under has been set at 140.5 points.
Texas is 28-7 on the season and 5-2 in games on a neutral floor. The Longhorns are 20-10 against the point spread odds and they have hit the under in 18 of 29 lined games. Texas held of Oakland 85-81 on Friday to advance to Sunday’s game. Jordan Hamilton had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Longhorns while Tristan Thompson has 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks.
Arizona is 28-7 on the season as well and 4-3 on a neutral floor. The Wildcats are 17-15-1 against the spread and they have split the over/under total in 32 lined games. Like Texas, Arizona had a scare in its tournament opener, as it beat Memphis 77-75 on Friday to reach Sunday’s game. Arizona allowed Memphis to shoot 49 percent from the floor and was out-rebounded, but still found a way to win. Derrick Williams scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Wildcats while Lamont Jones had 18 points.
Trends show that Arizona is 1-5 against the point spread odds in their last 6 games following a failed cover while Texas is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a win.
In terms of injuries, Texas guard Cory Joseph is listed as probable for Sunday’s game despite an injury to his mouth while Arizona is injury free.
Over 3,200 public bets have been placed on this game with Arizona getting 58% of the wagers with odds of +6.5 against Texas on Sunday.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Arizona vs. Texas, 6:10PM ET (View Matchup)
Arizona +6.5 Over 140.5
Texas -6.5 Under 140.5
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