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Big 12 rivals collide when the No. 21 Texas Longhorns (21-9) go on the road to play the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks (24-6) on Saturday afternoon. These teams faced off on Feb. 7. Texas came out on top and defeated Kansas 79-76. That marked the Longhorns' third straight victory over the Jayhawks. Kansas enters the weekend tied with Baylor for first in the Big 12 standings, while Texas is three games back. 

Tipoff is at 4 p.m. ET from Allen Fieldhouse. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Jayhawks as 6.5-point favorites in the latest Texas vs. Kansas odds, while the over-under for total points is set for 137. Before making any Kansas vs. Texas picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of over $1,700 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. Texas, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Texas vs. Kansas:

  • Texas vs. Kansas spread: Jayhawks -6.5
  • Texas vs. Kansas over-under: 137 points
  • Texas vs. Kansas money line: Longhorns +230, Jayhawks -280
  • KU: Under is 4-1 in Jayhawks' last five games as favorites
  • TEX: Road team is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings

Why Kansas can cover

Junior guard Christian Braun is a solid offensive threat for Kansas. He averages 15 points, six rebounds and is shooting 51 percent from the floor. The Kansas native is a reliable option on the perimeter. He knocks down 37 percent of his 3-point attempts. Braun has tallied two double-doubles over his past nine games. On Feb. 26 against No. 3 Baylor, he finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Sophomore forward Jalen Wilson logs 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The Texas native has been aggressive on the glass for the Jayhawks. Wilson snagged double-digit boards in seven games. In the last contest against Texas, he recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds. 

Why Texas can cover

Senior forward Timmy Allen consistently produces for the Longhorns. He leads the team in scoring (12.3), rebounds (6.5) and steals (1.2). The Arizona native has scored at least 15 points in 11 games so far. Allen is also efficient once he touches the floor. He ranks fifth in the conference in field-goal percentage (.525). On Feb. 26 against West Virginia, Allen tallied 26 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.

Senior guard Marcus Carr is a scoring threat in the backcourt for Texas. He averages 11.2 points and 3.4 assists per game. Carr logged at least 13 points in six of his last nine games. In Feb. 22 matchup against TCU, the Ontario native had 19 points, four rebounds and two assists. 

How to make Texas vs. Kansas picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 140 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Kansas vs. Texas? And which side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.