The No. 7 Texas Longhorns will take on the No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers or No. 10 Colorado State Rams in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. UVA takes on the Rams in the First Four matchup to determine who advances to the Big Dance. Below we’ll be updating you on the odds for the game via DraftKings Sportsbook.
Texas
The Texas Longhorns needed a deep run to ease concerns over whether or not they would make the Big Dance. The Longhorns were then upset by Kansas State in the second round and left their fate in the hands of the selection committee. Texas finished the regular season 20-11 overall, going 9-9 in conference play.
The Longhorns sported one of the best offenses in the league. Texas had the 19th best offense in terms of adjusted efficiency and finished above average in three-point, field goal and free throw percentage. The Longhorns were led by guard Max Abmas and forward Dylan Disu who combined for 32.9 points per game.
NET: 30
KenPom Overall: 28
KenPom O: 18
KenPom D: 60
Record: 20-12
Strength of Schedule: 31
Conference: Big 12
Conference Record: 9-9
Quad 1 Record: 5-9
Colorado State
After taking a step back last season, Colorado State is back in the NCAA tourney for the second time in three years and managed to do so out of a tough Mountain West Conference. The Rams stormed out to a 12-1 start to the season, a stretch that included a signature victory over Creighton on Thanksgiving. However, they had to battle through the highs and lows of a difficult conference slate and ultimately finished seventh in the MWC standings.
Senior guard Isaiah Stevens was the spark plug for CSU this season, averaging 16.8 points and 7.0 assists per game. Joel Scott and Nique Clifford also offered major contributions by both putting up 12.5 points a night.
NET: 36
KenPom Overall: 38
KenPom O: 42
KenPom D: 38
Record: 24-10
Strength of Schedule: 65
Conference: Mountain West
Conference Record: 10-8
Quad 1 Record: 6-7
2024 March Madness: No. 7 Texas vs. No. 10 Colorado St odds
Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread: Texas -2.5
Over/Under: 144
Moneyline: Texas -148, Colorado State +124
