LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns Picks & Prediction Tuesday, February 17, 2026

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 02/17/2026, 01:05 AM ET

Tuesday evening features a Southeastern Conference matchup when the LSU Tigers head to Texas to take on the Longhorns. Texas is coming off a blowout win where they beat Missouri 85-68. LSU is coming off of a ten point loss against Tennessee. Continue reading to see our LSU vs Texas Prediction or find all our expert's Free College Basketball Picks Here.

Longhorns Look To Win A 5th Straight Game

The Texas Longhorns roll into Tuesday riding a three game win streak. Texas has scored over 80 points in two of their last three victories. Texas is flying high and have the momentum as they seek a fifth straight win. The Longhorns are 16-9 on the season and carry an impressive 11-3 home court record. Texas is scoring 85.2 points per game which ranks 22nd in the country. The Longhorns are led by Dailyn Swain who is averaging 17.6 points per game with 7.3 rebounds. Swain has scored at least 20 points in five of their last seven games.

Texas has been outstanding on the defensive end of the court. The Longhorns have allowed just 68 points in back to back games. Texas also crashes the boards well averaging 36.1 rebounds per game. Texas is firing on all cylinders and with the home court advantage they have what it takes to extend their current win streak.

Tigers Continue To Struggle

The LSU Tigers head into Tuesday riding a three game losing streak. The Tigers lost to Tennessee 73-63 in their last game played. LSU was outplayed in both halves in the loss scoring just 29 points in the first half. LSU is averaging 80.7 points scored per game but haven't scored more than 71 points during their current losing streak. The Tigers have their two top scorers sidelined with injuries.

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LSU is 14-11 on the season as they head into Texas. The Tigers have won just two of their last ten games and are in jeopardy of losing their fourth straight game. LSU needs to find ways to get to the free throw line as they are shooting 76.2% from the line. The Tigers will need to rely on Marquel Sutton for their offensive production. Sutton has scoring double digit points in four straight games.

LSU vs Texas Spread Pick

Texas Longhorns -9.5

The Texas Longhorns are a -9.5 home favorite. Texas plays their best basketball on their home court. While LSU is just 2-5 on the road this season. The Longhorns are the healthier and deeper squad heading into this matchup. LSU hasn't been a good straight up road team but they are 6-1 against the spread when playing away. Watch for Texas to keep their win streak alive and the Tigers losing streak to continue.

LSU vs Texas Over/Under Pick

UNDER 155.5

The total is set for 155.5 points for this matchup between the Tigers and the Longhorns. Texas shouldn't have any issues finding their groove and putting up some offensive production. LSU has struggled to find any rhythm during their current losing streak. Until the Tigers get healthier they will continue to find ways to score consistently. Watch for this game to stay under the total as Texas will set the pace.

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