Texas vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas vs BYU
No. 11 Texas Longhorns take on No. 6 Brigham Young Cougars in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Moda Center in Portland, with tip-off scheduled for 18:25 on Thursday, March 19.
There’s an appealing -139 that BYU are able to get the better of Texas Longhorns. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.
The Texas Longhorns (19-14, 10th in SEC) are coming off a narrow 68-66 home victory against the NC State Wolfpack.
The Brigham Young Cougars (23-11, 7th in Big 12) lost their last game, falling 73-66 on the road to the Houston Cougars.
Head-to-Head Statistics
BYU won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 84-72 triumph when facing Texas.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
2-0 | 202 | 150 | 52 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Texas
|
3-0 | 300 | 171 | 129 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Texas vs BYU Prediction & Picks
Be fully equipped for Texas vs BYU with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for BYU to triumph in this NCAA Tournament matchup. The Cougars have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -139 makes lots of appeal.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.
Key Texas vs BYU stats:
BYU Moneyline Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.
The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back BYU for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.
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Player Prop Picks
AJ Dybantsa (BYU) can be backed to have Under 3.5 assists at +127. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.
Latest AJ Dybantsa Player Prop Odds
Robert Wright III (BYU) is available at +108 to total Under 4.5 assists. It stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and the line is appealing.
Latest Robert Wright III Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: BYU on the moneyline, Under 157.5 and AJ Dybantsa (BYU) to get Under 3.5 assists.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
75
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79
BYU
A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Cougars to secure a 79-75 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.
Texas vs BYU 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.
There are betting odds of -143 that Brigham Young Cougars land victory, with Texas Longhorns alternatively at +118. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 46% chance of winning.
The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 157.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 157.5 at -105.
The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite AJ Dybantsa is available at -112 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -115 is available.
Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Texas Stats
Brigham Young Cougars Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 80.10 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCF
|
3-0 | 259 | 239 | 20 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
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 |
Arizona State
|
2-0 | 165 | 128 | 37 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Utah
|
2-0 | 133 | 120 | 13 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
2-1 | 221 | 180 | 41 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
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
|
3-0 | 300 | 171 | 129 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
LSU
|
3-0 | 282 | 158 | 124 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Texas A&M
|
3-0 | 309 | 200 | 109 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
3-0 | 286 | 189 | 97 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Alabama
|
3-0 | 306 | 228 | 78 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Florida
|
3-0 | 246 | 196 | 50 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Georgia
|
3-0 | 249 | 211 | 38 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Ole Miss
|
2-0 | 191 | 118 | 73 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Vanderbilt
|
2-0 | 167 | 98 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Auburn
|
2-0 | 167 | 112 | 55 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Tennessee
|
2-0 | 160 | 106 | 54 | 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 |
Missouri
|
2-1 | 291 | 198 | 93 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
Oklahoma
|
2-1 | 229 | 197 | 32 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 2W |
Arkansas
|
1-1 | 178 | 152 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 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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