FINAL
January 3, 2026 β’ Moody Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs meets Texas Longhorns at Moody Center.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Visiting Side
Texas Longhorns
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Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Mississippi State Bulldogs
VS
67%
Texas Longhorns
Projected Score
MIS 78
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TEX 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Texas Longhorns maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Texas Longhorns shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
STAT
Texas Longhorns
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Texas Longhorns plays on familiar turf at Moody Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Mississippi State Bulldogs Could Win
Mississippi State Bulldogs generates 78.9 points per game while shooting 45.0%.
Why Texas Longhorns Could Win
Texas Longhorns produces 81.0 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Texas Longhorns's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Moody Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
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Mississippi State Bulldogs (50.0%)
Texas Longhorns (50.0%)
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