Texas Longhorns (14-5) vs. BYU Cougars (14-5)
January 27, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: BYU Cougars -7; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Texas Longhorns look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The BYU Cougars look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Texas Longhorns vs BYU Cougars prediction.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns rebounded from a loss to UCF with a win over Baylor and Oklahoma. The Texas Longhorns are averaging 77.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Max Adams is averaging 17.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dylan Disu is averaging 15.1 points and 4 rebounds. Tyrese Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Mitchell is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are coming off losses to Texas Tech and Houston. The BYU Cougars are averaging 84.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65.4 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.7 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Trevin Knell is averaging 12.4 points and 1.6 assists. Spencer Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Noah Waterman is dishing 1 assist. The BYU Cougars are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Texas Longhorns vs BYU Cougars prediction
The BYU Cougars are getting the benefit of the doubt here at home where they’re 10-2 SU this season, and they’re 12-7 ATS on the season. The Texas Longhorns are a rough 6-13 ATS this season. With all that said, this is too much respect toward BYU. Texas is still a good basketball team with an elite defense and has recent road wins over Oklahoma and Cincinnati. This line is a bit crazy. I’ll grab the free buckets with the Longhorns.
