The Texas Longhorns (14-5) will compete against the 21^st-ranked BYU Cougars (14-5) in this betting opportunity on Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 PM ET at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars are slightly favored to win with a point spread at -7.5 (-110).

The Longhorns have been successful in their last two games and aim to continue their streak. Their most recent win was a 75-60 outing over the 11^th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Prior to that, they knocked off the 15^th-ranked Baylor Bears (75-73).

Max Abmas leads the offense well for the Longhorns, currently sitting with 17.9 points and 4.4 assists per game. He also shoots 45.9 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the foul line.

The Longhorns are putting up 77.1 points each game and make 48.5 percent of their shots. They have solid ball movement to find good scoring chances at 15.6 assists per game.

They are allowing their opponents to average 67.0 points each game, which is a nice margin of victory when looking at their offense. They also average 35.7 rebounds, 4.9 blocks, and 6.8 steals a game that could make an impact.

The Cougars have gone 2-3 in their last five games and have lost their last two consecutive. Their most recent defeat was a 75-68 performance against the fourth-ranked Houston Cougars.

Jaxson Robinson leads their offense with 13.7 points per game and makes 42.7 percent of his shots. He also averages 90.5 percent from the foul line, making him a threat to late game situations if they need the foul shots to connect.

The Cougars are getting 84.4 points per game and are making 47.3 percent of their shots from the field. They move the ball at an excellent rate of 20.4 assists each game, making them have good opportunities to find buckets.

They are allowing their opposition to get 65.4 points each game, which shows they have a great margin of victory. They also pile on 41.9 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and 6.6 steals a game.

MyBookie showcases the betting odds for this showdown, with the BYU Cougars as 7.5-point favorites. Looking at market analysis, they have an 80.0 percent chance at success.

The Longhorns continue to show one surprise after another in their games. Their last two wins were against ranked opponents, while they consistently struggle when they cannot find their offense.

They are currently on a great stretch, while the Cougars have lost their last two at the hands for ranked teams. Look for the Longhorns to keep it close.