Texas Longhorns vs Georgia Bulldogs Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 21 2026
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On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns (17-9) face off against the Georgia Bulldogs (18-8) at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. This game will air on the SEC Network. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Texas vs. Georgia Game Information
- February 21, 2026
- 3:30pm EST
- Stegeman Coliseum
- SEC Network
Georgia Form & Recent Results
Georgia heads into this matchup riding a one-game winning streak, although their recent form has been a bit uneven, as they’ve lost three of their last five games. The Bulldogs did pick up a strong 86–78 win over Kentucky in Lexington on Tuesday, and that game was highlighted by Blue Cain, who poured in 20 points to help Georgia pull away down the stretch. That result gave them some momentum and confidence, and they’ll be hoping it’s a sign they’re starting to turn a corner as the season moves along.
Over the course of the season, Jeremiah Wilkinson has been Georgia’s most consistent scoring threat, leading the team at 17.2 points per game, while Cain has been right behind him at 13.9 points a night. Somtochukwu Cyril has set the pace for the Bulldogs on the glass, averaging 5.6 rebounds per game, and Marcus Millender has been the main playmaker, leading the team with 3.8 assists per game. Defensively, Georgia has had some trouble getting stops lately, giving up 84.2 points per game over their last five games, but they’ll try to build off that conference win over Kentucky as they return home and host Texas on Saturday afternoon.
Texas Form & Recent Results
Texas heads into this game riding a five-game winning streak and looking like a team that’s really finding its rhythm as the season goes on. Their most recent win was a tight 88–85 victory over LSU at home on Tuesday, and it took a big performance from Dailyn Swain to get it done. Swain led the Longhorns with 21 points in that one, coming up clutch in a game where every possession mattered and the margin for error was basically nonexistent.
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So far this season, Swain has been the engine for Texas on both ends of the floor. He's the team’s leading scorer at 17.7 points per game, and he's also their top rebounder, pulling down 7.4 boards a night. On top of that, he sets the table for others too, leading the Longhorns in assists with 3.3 per game, which shows how much the offense runs through him. Behind him, Matas Vokietaitas has been a consistent second option, averaging 15.5 points this season and giving Texas another reliable scoring threat. During this five-game stretch, Texas has put up about 83 points per game, and they’ll be hoping that same high-powered offense travels well when they head to Athens to take on Georgia.
Key Players
- Texas’ Dailyn Swain this season: 17.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game
- Georgia’s Blue Cain this season: 13.9 points per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- UGA -2.5; O/U 165.5
Texas vs. Georgia Picks and Prediction
Texas has been playing some of its best basketball of the season lately, and they’ll try to keep that momentum going by picking up a sixth straight win when they travel to face Georgia. The Bulldogs haven’t had much success in SEC play so far and sit below .500, but they’ll be eager to turn things around at home. Georgia will be looking to build some confidence, get back on track in conference play, and slow down a Texas offense that’s been clicking over this recent stretch. Final Score Prediction, Georgia Bulldogs win but fail to cover the spread, 84-83.
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