Texas A&M vs. Houston odds, prediction: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

The 10th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies battle the second-seeded Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Tournament South Region on Saturday. Texas A&M advanced after defeating seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 on Thursday, while Houston cruised past 15th-seeded Idaho 78-47. The Aggies (22-11), who tied for fourth in the SEC at 11-7, have won three of their last four games. The Cougars (29-6), who finished second in the Big 12 at 14-4, have won six of their last seven.

Tipoff from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 6:10 p.m. ET. Houston leads the all-time series 53-34, including a 100-95 overtime win in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Houston is a 10.5-point favorite in the latest Texas A&M vs. Houston odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 143.5. 

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