| MATCHUP | LSU Tigers | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-11 | 16-9 |
| Spread | +10.5 -102 | -10.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +525 | -750 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-105) | Under 151.5 (-115) |
| Where | Moody Center, Austin, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers lost to Arkansas and Tennessee, and they play Alabama next. LSU has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The LSU Tigers are averaging 80.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Dedan Thomas Jr. is averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Max Makinnon is averaging 14.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. Marquel Sutton is the third double-digit scorer and Mike Nwoko is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat Missouri and Ole Miss, and they play Georgia next. Texas has won 5 of its last 6 games.
The Texas Longhorns are averaging 85.2 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Dailyn Swain is averaging 17.6 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 15.4 points and 6.9 rebounds. Tramon Mark is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordan Pope is dishing 2 assists. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- LSU has lost each of its last nine night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Texas has won each of its last five night games at Moody Center.
- Texas has won the first half in each of its last five night games at Moody Center.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won 12 of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Texas’ last eight night games have produced a total of 153+ points.
- Five of LSU’s last six night games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.7).
- Texas ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.24).
- LSU ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).
- LSU ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.2%).
LSU vs Texas Prediction
LSU is piling up the losses and has been slipping defensively. This isn’t a spot where the Tigers find their footing. Texas is 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games. Texas is 6-3 ATS this season as a double-digit favorite. Since December 2024, Texas is 9-4 ATS as a double-digit favorite. Texas is a top-50 offense, and with the way LSU is playing defensively, this has a chance to get ugly. It’s a lot of points, but I’m going to side with the Longhorns.