BYU vs. Texas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 27

Updated Jan. 27, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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Big 12 foes meet when the No. 21 BYU Cougars (14-5, 2-4 Big 12) host the Texas Longhorns (14-5, 3-3 Big 12) at Marriott Center, tipping off at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The Cougars are a 7.5-point favorite against the Longhorns when the Cougars and the Longhorns square off. The matchup features an over/under of 150.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the BYU-Texas game.

BYU vs. Texas How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Marriott Center in Provo, Utah
How to Watch on TV: ESPN2
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cougars vs Longhorns Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cougars	-7.5	-110	-110	150.5	-108	-112	-340	+270

BYU vs. Texas Prediction

Pick ATS: BYU (-7.5)
Pick OU: Under (150.5)
Prediction: BYU 78, Texas 69

Learn more about the BYU Cougars vs. the Texas Longhorns game on FOX Sports!

BYU vs. Texas Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cougars 79, Longhorns 72.
The Cougars have a 77.3% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Longhorns have a 27.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

BYU has compiled a 12-7-0 record against the spread this season.
Texas has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
BYU has covered the spread nine times this season (9-2 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
Texas has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

The Cougars and their opponent have broken the 150.5-point mark 10 times this season.
So far this season, four Longhorns games have featured over 150.5 points scored.
These teams score 161.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 11.0.

Key Moneyline Facts

BYU has an 8-2 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 80% of those games).
This season, Texas has won two out of the four games in which it has been the underdog.
BYU has gone 4-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -340 or shorter (winning 80%).
Texas has a record of 6-1 when it is set as the underdog by +270 or more by sportsbooks this season.

BYU vs. Texas: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	BYU	Texas
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	84.4 (16)	77.1 (104)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.4 (37)	67 (74)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.7 (52)	8.4 (227)
3pt Made (Rank)	12.4 (2)	7.7 (160)
Assists (Rank)	20.4 (2)	15.6 (54)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.7 (104)	11.9 (219)

BYU 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxson Robinson	18	13.7	2.4	1.7	1	0.3	2.6
Trevin Knell	18	12.4	4.1	1.7	0.7	0.2	2.8
Spencer Johnson	19	11	5.5	3.5	1	0.1	1.4
Noah Waterman	18	10.8	6.3	1	0.4	0.4	2.1
Richie Saunders	19	10.2	4.4	1.5	1	0.3	0.8

Texas 2023-24 Key Players

Longhorns Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Max Abmas	19	17.9	2.9	4.4	0.9	0.1	3.2
Dylan Disu	10	15.1	4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.7
Tyrese Hunter	18	12.2	2.6	4.1	1.1	0.3	1.1
Dillon Mitchell	19	10.8	8.8	1.7	0.8	1.1	0
Kadin Shedrick	17	9.3	3.6	0.6	1	1.2	0.1