Kentucky vs. Texas odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Jan. 21 from proven model

One of the newest SEC rivalries will be renewed on Wednesday's college basketball schedule as the Kentucky Wildcats host the Texas Longhorns. UK (12-6, 3-2 SEC) has won three straight games after dropping its first two conference matchups. UT (11-7, 2-3 SEC) is coming off a defeat on Saturday after winning back-to-back outings. The programs have split two all-time meetings.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats are 7.5-point favorites in the latest Kentucky vs. Texas odds, while the over/under is 154.5. 

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The model has simulated Kentucky vs. Texas 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations!

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