BYU vs Texas/NC State Odds
| Nevada Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
TBD -102 | TBD -110o / -110u | -TBD |
| Dayton Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
TBD -120 | TBD -110o / -110u | TBD |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced, and BYU will take on either Texas or NC State in Round 1 of the West region. Here's everything you need to know about BYU vs Texas/NC State odds, spread and more.
BYU vs Texas/NC State Analysis
The teams emerging from the First Four typically perform well once they reach the Round of 64, routinely advancing after playing in Dayton.
The odd part of this matchup stems from a scheduling quirk.
BYU does not play games on Sunday, limiting its possibilities to just three of the six possible venues.
The bracket fairies did them a service by choosing the West Coast option among the three possible Thursday/Saturday venues.
That means both Texas and NC State will hop on a plane, head to Dayton, play an NCAA Tournament game on Tuesday, and then fly more than 2,000 miles to Portland for a game against the Cougars on Thursday.
Typically, the First Four feeds to sites closer to Dayton, yet it’s possible the BYU exception made that difficult for the committee.
For a BYU team dealing with the loss of star shooter Richie Saunders to injury for the rest of the season, this little extra leg up is huge, especially considering the arena in Portland will be filled to the brim with Cougar faithful.
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
