Texas vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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BYU guard Jaxson Robinson shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:22 PM
  • BYU (12-7) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Texas (6-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Texas / BYU TV channel: ESPN2

The Texas Longhorns (6-13) visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars (12-7) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Provo, UT.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Texas vs. BYU Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Texas vs. BYU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas+7.5 -115O 149.5 -110+250
BYU -7.5 -105U 149.5 -110-300

Texas vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+3.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.55 Units / 52% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.75 Units / 12% ROI)

Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas has a 6-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -0.85% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.47% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -1.85 Units / -8.92% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.25 Units / 20.29% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -10.1% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.15 Units / -19.81% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.55% ROI

Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Texas shot 54% from three (14/26) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas had an eFG% of 47% in the second half last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 51%

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 235 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has attempted 352 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has made 12.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 57% on catch and shoot opportunities (12/21) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (53/147) in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (5/17) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three off the dribble (14/38) in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (555 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.3

BYU has allowed an average of 0.99 points per shot (546 points/553 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.08

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (208/553) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%

BYU has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,242 points/1,115 shots) this season — tied for best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.15


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