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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (737) Texas at (738) BYU: Spread | 7:25pm EDT - Mar 19/2026 |
The PLAY: BYU -2.5 (-110)
BYU -2.5 is the right side because they’ve been the steadier, more complete team all season, and this matchup exposes the exact weaknesses Texas has shown down the stretch. Texas comes in having allowed 81.8 points per game over its last eight, and their season‑long defensive profile backs that up—opponents shoot 44.7%, hit 36.0% from three, and average 76.5 points per game, all bottom‑tier marks for a tournament team. BYU’s offense is built to punish that, ranking top‑40 nationally in efficiency, scoring 83.9 points per game, and shooting 47.7% from the field with strong balance inside and out. Texas also faces a brutal turnaround after the First Four, flying cross‑country on short rest, while BYU enters fresher and far more consistent. The Cougars have been the better defensive team as well, allowing just 75.3 points per game against a tougher Big 12 schedule and holding opponents to 44.3% shooting. With BYU’s superior efficiency, deeper scoring options, and a Texas defense that has been leaking points for weeks, the Cougars are positioned to control the pace and cover the short number.