Texas A&M vs Texas Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies are 13-4 (3-1) this season after they lost to Tennessee in double overtime by a score of 87-82 in their last game. Texas A&M led 34-30 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Aggies shot 36% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 66% on free throws in the game. Jacari Lane led Texas A&M with 20 points and nine assists, while Pop Isaacs added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Texas A&M defeated Oklahoma by a score of 83-76 and Auburn by a score of 90-88. The Aggies have scored 93.0 points per game with 38.4 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.0 points against per game this season. Ruben Dominguez is averaging 13.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Rashaun Agee is averaging 13.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for the Aggies. Texas A&M is shooting 47.8% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 36.9% on three pointers this season. 

Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Texas Longhorns are 11-6 (2-2) this year after they defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 80-64 in their last game. Texas led 42-37 at halftime and they held Vandy to just 27 points in the second half to secure the win. The Longhorns shot 53% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Matas Vokietaitis led Texas with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Tramon Mark added 21 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Texas defeated Alabama by a score of 92-88, but lost to Tennessee by a score of 85-71 before that. The Longhorns have scored 87.3 points per game with 41.5 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.4 points against per game this season. Dailyn Swain is averaging 15.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 15.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Longhorns. Texas is shooting 48.9% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Texas Longhorns will win

• The home team has won six of Texas A&M’s last seven games.
• Texas A&M has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against the Southeastern Conference.

Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win

• Texas A&M has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas has lost three of its last four home games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Texas has lost the first half in each of its last three home day games against the Southeastern Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Texas A&M’s last 10 Saturday games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Texas’ last 13 games at Moody Center have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.

Texas A&M vs Texas Prediction 

Texas comes into this matchup after getting wins against Vanderbilt and Alabama, so they have a ton of confidence here. The Longhorns are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in four of their last five. Texas A&M had their winning streak snapped against Tennessee in overtime, but they have scored 82+ points in four of their last five. Take the over in this matchup.

David Racey's Pick: Over 165.5