Texas vs Kentucky Basketball Odds

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The Longhorns will play the Wildcats on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Texas and Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Texas currently has a 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 97.00.
  • Away Texas - Texas starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kentucky - Kentucky meets Texas boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Texas currently ranks 6th (0.400) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 4th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Texas has a 0.611 overall win percentage, with Kentucky matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Texas currently possesses 11-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kentucky has tallied a 12-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Texas will face Kentucky in a magical college basketball showdown.

With conference records on the line, both teams are hungry for a win. Texas needs to break their losing streak, while Kentucky aims to continue their winning streak. The battle on the court will be intense as these two teams fight for a higher seed in the conference tournament.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's a wizardly clash you won't want to miss as Texas takes on Kentucky. So grab your wand and get ready for a thrilling game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Texas		Favorite

Kentucky
+6.5 -105 BetMGM
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-6.5 -115 BetMGM
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Kentucky has a -6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Texas has a +6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Texas is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
151.5 o -110 BetMGM
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151.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Texas		Favorite

Kentucky
+240 BetMGM
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-300 BetMGM
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Kentucky is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. Texas is the +240 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $240 on Texas. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Texas vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

Kentucky is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Texas is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Texas vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Texas vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

Kentucky is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Texas is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Texas
Kentucky
1/21/26 7:00pm EST
+6.5 -105-6.5 -115
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Underdog Texas - Texas bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +6.5 Texas underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -6.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Texas at Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Texas
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
1/21/26 7:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Texas
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
1/21/26 7:00pm EST
+118-160Bet
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Kentucky
First to 15 Points
1/21/26 7:00pm EST
+125-175Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/21/26 7:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Texas, Kentucky
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Kentucky14-60.70011-22-25-2+10.714W5
Texas12-80.6009-32-33-4+30.429W1

Texas & Kentucky Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Texas Championship Odds
2025-26 Texas NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Kentucky Championship Odds
2025-26 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Texas & Kentucky Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Texas vs Kentucky College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Texas vs Kentucky Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Texas vs Kentucky Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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