Big 12 action takes place on New Year's Day at noon ET when West Virginia (11-1) and No. 17 Texas (10-2) face off. The Mountaineers blew out Youngstown State 82-52, extending their win streak to eight games. The Longhorns destroyed Incarnate Word 78-33 to win their fourth straight game. Texas is favored by 10.5 points at Caesers Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 121.5.

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The model knows West Virginia fifth-year guard Taz Sherman is leading the squad with 20.9 points per game with 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals. Sherman has scored in double figures in every game this season. The Texas native has also knocked down at least two 3-pointers in seven straight games. Sherman put up 16 points in the win against Youngstown State. 

The model also knows Texas senior forward Timmy Allen leads the team in points (11.9) and rebounds (6.4) while shooting 53 percent from the floor. Allen also logged one double-double through 12 games. He had a solid outing in the loss to No. 4 Gonzaga. Allen had 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on West Virginia vs. Texas. We can tell you the model is leaning over the total and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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