BYU vs Houston Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a BYU vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 12th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 23-10 (9-9) this season after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 68-48 in their last game. BYU led 31-23 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 46% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Kennard Davis Jr added 20 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, BYU defeated Kansas State by a score of 105-91 and Texas Tech by a score of 82-76. The Cougars have scored 84.3 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 24.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Robert Wright III is averaging 18.6 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Cougars. BYU is shooting 47.7% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 26-5 (14-4) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 82-75 in their last game. Houston trailed 41-37 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half for the win. The Cougars shot 51% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Chase McCarty led Houston with 20 points and four rebounds, while Kingston Flemings added 13 points and nine assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Baylor by a score of 77-64 and Colorado by a score of 102-62. The Cougars have scored 77.6 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.7 points against per game this season. Kingston Flemings is averaging 16.5 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 45.1% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 43 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• BYU has lost each of its last 10 night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• BYU has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won eight of its last nine games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Houston’s last 10 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Six of BYU’s last seven games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 168+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
• Houston is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
• BYU ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.3).
• BYU ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (119.7).

BYU vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak, but they have had some issues with Baylor and Oklahoma State in their last two games. The Cougars are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 77+ in three straight. BYU has also won three in a row and they have scored at least 82 in two of those three. The Cougars are a very strong offensive team and Houston’s defense has had a little concern recently, so I will take the points with BYU here.

David Racey's Pick: BYU +8.5