Texas A&M vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas A&M vs Houston

No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies face No. 2 Houston Cougars in this NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, with tip-off scheduled for 18:10 on Saturday, March 21.

We’d be surprised if Houston don’t exceed a -10.5 spread against Texas A&M. That is why the bet has to be the big favorites to cover the line at -110.

The Texas A&M Aggies (22-11, 4th in SEC) moved into the Second Round with a 63-50 victory against the Saint Mary’s Gaels.

The Houston Cougars (29-6, 2nd in Big 12) beat the Idaho Vandals 78-47 in the First Round.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston won the most recent meeting between these teams, beating Texas A&M 100-95 in overtime.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L

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Texas A&M vs Houston Prediction & Picks

The Texas A&M vs Houston betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that Houston will be superior in this college game and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -10.5. Take the -110 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Texas A&M vs Houston stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Houston in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -10.5 line has been covered by Houston in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -10.5 line has been covered by Houston in 2 consecutive games at home.

Houston -10.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Houston -10.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas A&M 66 - 81 Houston

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Coogs to claim a 81-66 win which will hopefully go close.

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Texas A&M vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston a 85% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -588 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +430, Texas A&M are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

10.5 is the spread and 142.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 142.5, it’s -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Texas A&M

+430

Houston

-588

Point Spread

Texas A&M +10.5

-110

Houston -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Texas A&M Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 65.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 60.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	32-2	2929	2339	590	21-1	11-1	9W
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Iowa State	27-7	2781	2215	566	19-1	8-6	1L
Kansas	23-10	2496	2290	206	17-2	6-8	1L
Texas Tech	22-10	2573	2324	249	16-4	6-6	3L
BYU	23-11	2853	2561	292	17-4	6-7	1L
TCU	22-11	2584	2378	206	16-5	6-6	1L
UCF	21-11	2591	2511	80	15-5	6-6	1L
Oklahoma State	19-14	2781	2736	45	14-5	5-9	1L
West Virginia	18-14	2214	2072	142	15-6	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2413	2230	183	16-4	2-11	1L
Colorado	17-15	2559	2542	17	15-7	2-8	2L
Arizona State	17-16	2519	2585	-66	13-6	4-10	1L
Baylor	16-16	2642	2469	173	12-8	4-8	1L
Kansas State	12-20	2546	2619	-73	11-8	1-12	2L
Utah	10-22	2379	2531	-152	9-9	1-13	6L

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	26-8	3058	2723	335	20-3	6-5	5W
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Alabama	23-9	2935	2671	264	15-6	8-3	1L
Georgia	22-10	2874	2533	341	15-6	7-4	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L
Oklahoma	19-15	2813	2621	192	13-5	6-10	1L
Auburn	17-16	2730	2620	110	14-6	3-10	1L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
Ole Miss	15-20	2656	2664	-8	9-9	6-11	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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