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Texas vs Cincinnati: Big 12 matchup

The Texas Longhorns will try to bounce back after a loss when they visit the Cincinnati Bearcats in Fifth Third Arena on Tuesday night.

Texas is coming off a tough loss

The Texas Longhorns are ranked 25th in the nation but are currently 10th in the Big 12 Conference with an 11-3 record. After winning five consecutive games, the Longhorns lost 78-67 against state rival Texas Tech. Junior guard Tyrese Hunter had a solid game, scoring 20 points for the Longhorns. Texas is 40th in the nation, shooting 48.1% from the field, and they are ranked 64th with 36.7% from the three-point line. Defensively, Texas is 51st in the nation, allowing 65.3 points per game. Guard Max Abmas leads the team with 17.2 points and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 39.6% from the three-point line.

Cincinnati looking for their sixth straight win

The Cincinnati Bearcats are fifth in the Big 12 Conference with a 12-2 record. They are perfect at 10-0 at home and are currently on a four-game winning streak. Cincinnati is coming off a 71-60 win over BYU, with junior forward Viktor Lakhin leading the way with 17 points. He also leads the team with 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the season. Cincinnati attempts 65.5 field goals per game, which ranks them 12th in the country, while they are third with 40.8 rebounds per game and 48th with 81.3 points per game.

Betting Trends

Cincinnati is 6-8-0 ATS for the season, including 5-5-0 at home and 5-6-0 after a win. Texas is 4-10-0 ATS for the season, 0-1-0 on the road and 1-1-0 after a loss.

Player to watch

Sophomore guard Dan Skillings Jr. is having a good season for the Bearcats. He averages 11.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He has scored in double digits in the last three games, and the highlight of his season was his 29-point performance in the 83-75 win over the Stetson Hatters.

Injury Reports

Guard CJ Frederick is out for Cincinnati while Texas has their full roster available.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Texans Longhorns have a good record, but they have a long way to go before they climb the standings in the Big 12 Conference. Tonight, they are visiting the Bearcats in Cincinnati, where they are undefeated this season. Cincinnati has a solid roster, with three players scoring in double digits and a bunch of guys who can step up on any given night. The Bearcats are a four-point favorite, and they will cover that tonight to stay with a perfect home record.