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LSU vs. Texas prediction: Why Texas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get LSU vs Texas predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Texas will square off with LSU in men's college basketball action at Moody Center on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Texas as the most likely winner of the LSU vs. Texas game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
LSU vs. Texas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between LSU and Texas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Texas an 86% chance of beating LSU. Our predicted final score has Texas winning 83-71.
According to our model, Texas (-10.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
LSU vs. Texas odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | LSU | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-105) | -10.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +490 | -650 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
LSU vs. Texas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Texas -10.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Texas | -650 |
| Total | Over 150.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Texas -10.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
LSU vs. Texas game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Texas and LSU at Moody Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: LSU vs. Texas
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Moody Center
Conclusion
We predict Texas, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat LSU on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate LSU vs. Texas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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