Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) attempts a layup during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Texas A&M vs Houston Prediction 3/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Texas A&M Aggies Houston Cougars
Team Records 22-11 29-6
Spread +10.5 -110 -10.5 -110
Moneyline +380 -500
Total Over 142.5 (-105) Under 142.5 (-115)
Where Houston Stadium
When Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time 06:10 PM EDT
TV TNT

The Texas A&M Aggies and Houston Cougars meet Saturday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Texas A&M vs. Houston Prediction. This article will include a Texas A&M vs. Houston Pick.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview


The Texas A&M Aggies beat Saint Mary’s and lost to Oklahoma. Texas A&M has lost 7 of its last 12 games.

The Texas A&M Aggies are averaging 88.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Rashaun Agee is averaging 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Rylan Griffen is averaging 11.4 points and 2.5 assists. Marcus Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Mackenzie Mgbako is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Texas A&M Aggies are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M Aggies are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview


The Houston Cougars beat Idaho and lost to Arizona. Houston has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Houston Cougars are averaging 77.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 62.7 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Kingston Flemings is averaging 16.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.3 points and 3 rebounds. Milos Uzan is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Cenac Jr. is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Cougars will win

  • Houston has won each of its last 45 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
  • Texas A&M has lost five of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Texas A&M has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win

  • Texas A&M has won each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Twenty-four of Texas A&M’s last 25 night games have produced a total of 146+ points.
  • Eight of Houston’s last nine night games have produced a total of 141 or fewer 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.
  • Texas A&M ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.7).
  • Texas A&M ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).

Texas A&M vs Houston Prediction


Houston has the ability to be a buzz saw when it wants to be, so I understand the respect it’s getting from oddsmakers. However, Texas A&M looked good against a quality Saint Mary’s team and survived a strong SEC. Texas A&M has athletes who can put up a fight. Also, Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games as a double-digit favorite. Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall. Throw in this being two Texas teams and it being in Oklahoma, and this has a chance to be a split crowd and a feisty, competitive game. Tight line, but I want the points with the Aggies.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Texas A&M +10.5