Texas A&M Aggies
Basketball NCAAB Paycom Center Sat 21 Mar 17:10
Houston Cougars
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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 17:10 on Saturday, March 21.

Get With Houston Against the Spread

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.

Houston Dominant in First Round Victory

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 2-0 180 123 57 1-0 1-0 2W
Texas A&M 2-0 201 133 68 2-0 0-0 2W
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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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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Houston -10.5
Totals Over 142.5
Result & BTTS 60 Houston / Yes

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Houston to cover the -10.5 spread, Over 142.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas A&M Texas A&M logo 66 - 81 Houston logo 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.

Books Have Houston as Heavy Favorites

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston a 85% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -556 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +400, 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 -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
TCU 2-0 204 113 91 2-0 0-0 2W
West Virginia 2-0 182 99 83 2-0 0-0 2W
Oklahoma State 2-0 209 128 81 2-0 0-0 2W
Baylor 2-0 196 118 78 2-0 0-0 2W
Kansas 2-0 184 110 74 2-0 0-0 2W
Houston 2-0 180 123 57 1-0 1-0 2W
BYU 2-0 202 150 52 2-0 0-0 2W
Texas Tech 2-0 152 100 52 2-0 0-0 2W
Cincinnati 2-0 160 117 43 2-0 0-0 2W
Arizona State 2-0 165 128 37 2-0 0-0 2W
UCF 2-0 183 170 13 2-0 0-0 2W
Utah 2-0 133 120 13 2-0 0-0 2W
Colorado 1-1 160 136 24 1-1 0-0 1L
Iowa State 1-1 159 137 22 1-1 0-0 1W
Kansas State 1-1 161 146 15 1-1 0-0 1W
Arizona 1-1 179 168 11 1-1 0-0 1W
Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Texas 2-0 207 109 98 2-0 0-0 2W
LSU 2-0 192 108 84 2-0 0-0 2W
Ole Miss 2-0 191 118 73 2-0 0-0 2W
Vanderbilt 2-0 167 98 69 2-0 0-0 2W
Texas A&M 2-0 201 133 68 2-0 0-0 2W
Mississippi State 2-0 188 132 56 2-0 0-0 2W
Florida 2-0 165 124 41 2-0 0-0 2W
Alabama 2-0 197 160 37 2-0 0-0 2W
Kentucky 2-0 174 137 37 2-0 0-0 2W
South Carolina 2-0 159 123 36 2-0 0-0 2W
Georgia 2-0 169 139 30 2-0 0-0 2W
Auburn 1-0 92 59 33 1-0 0-0 1W
Tennessee 1-0 90 59 31 1-0 0-0 1W
Missouri 1-1 195 140 55 1-1 0-0 1L
Arkansas 1-1 178 152 26 1-0 0-1 1L
Oklahoma 1-1 148 125 23 1-1 0-0 1W
  • 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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