The Aggies earned their spot with a commanding 63\u201350 upset over Saint Mary\u2019s<\/a>, never trailing at any point. It marked the program\u2019s third straight trip to the second round and the first NCAA Tournament win of the Bucky McMillan era. True to their identity, the Aggies won with patented \u201cBucky Ball\u201d\u2014forcing 18 turnovers, pushing tempo, and knocking down timely threes.<\/p>\n Houston, meanwhile, cruised past No. 15 seed Idaho in a 78\u201347 rout, holding the Vandals to just 29% shooting and dominating the glass 47\u201332. The Cougars entered as heavy favorites and played like it, treating the opening round more like a tune\u2011up than a test.<\/p>\n For Texas A&M, the stakes are clear. A win would send the Aggies to their first Sweet 16 since 2018, when they ultimately fell to Michigan. Houston enters with its own postseason pedigree, coming off a national runner\u2011up finish last season. Saturday\u2019s matchup also serves as a rematch of the 2024 Round of 32 meeting\u2014a 100\u201395 OT shootout won by the Cougars.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to follow the action:<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a>Stream Texas A&M vs Houston on Sling TV<\/a> The Texas A&M vs. Houston game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Brandon Gaudin, Chris Webber and Andy Katz will be on the call inside the Paycom Center. Streaming options for the game include Sling TV<\/p>\n Texas A&M vs. Houston time todayDate:\u00a0Saturday, March 21Start time:\u00a05:10 p.m. CT<\/p>\n The Texas A&M vs Houston game starts at 5:10 p.m. CT from inside the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.<\/p>\n Stream Texas A&M vs. Houston on Sling TV<\/a>Team Leaders – Texas A&MPoints Per Game: Rashaun Agee (14.7)Assist Per Game: Jacari Lane (3.2)Rebounds Per Game: Rashaun Agee (8.9)Steals Per Game: Rylan Griffen (1.6)Team Leaders – HoustonPoints Per Game: Kingston Flemings (16.4)Assist Per Game: Kingston Flemings (5.3)Rebounds Per Game: Chris Cenac Jr. (7.8)Steals Per Game: Kingston Flemings (1.6)Texas A&M vs. Houston prediction, pick for Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament<\/p>\n Odds courtesy of\u00a0Draft Kings\u00a0as of Friday, March 20<\/p>\n Moneyline: A&M +380 \/ UH -500Spread: Houston by 10 1\/2Over\/under: 142 1\/2Prediction – Texas A&M 62 – Houston 80<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow us\u00a0@AggiesWire<\/a>\u00a0on X and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X:\u00a0@whosnextsports1<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/89240002007-usatsi-28542184.jpg\")