The total is too low considering that each team lost their star big men. Connecticut is minus Amida Brimah following finger surgery while Texas is minus Cameron Ridley, out with a broken foot.

Both teams are playing more small ball with their star centers out. Connecticut is deep at guard. The Huskies are averaging 93.5 points in two games since losing Brimah. Connecticut has scored at least 70 points in all but one of its 11 games. The Huskies average more than 81 points a game and rank seventh in the country in field goal percentage. The over has cashed 10 of the last 11 times Connecticut has played a Big 12 opponent.

Texas is averaging more than 80 points a game during its last five matchups. The Longhorns also have four quality guards.

This game is in the pick range so overtime could be a possibility, too.