Ohio State
Buckeyes
Spread
+1.5
NCAAF Predictions
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns Predictions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm EST at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
@
Texas
Longhorns
Spread
-1.5
50%
50%
Spread
Ohio State Buckeyes +1.5
Texas Longhorns -1.5
Moneyline
Ohio State Buckeyes -102
Texas Longhorns -118
Total
Over 49.5 (-105)
Under 49.5 (-115)
Who wins this game?
Professional Picks
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Professional Picks On This Game
Ohio State at Texas: Slight Favorite, No Clear Bet
Analysis updated September 11, 2026 at 6:25 AM CDT
SPF gives Texas a slight edge, but early betting interest doesn't establish value on either team.
What the price supports
Ohio State and Texas both enter September 12 at 1-0 straight up and against the spread, according to FOX Sports. Those opening results don't separate the teams enough to justify a wager at SPF's Texas -1.5.
SPF lists Texas at -118 on the moneyline and Ohio State at -102. Texas is the market's likelier winner, but a narrow spread alone doesn't make its moneyline too expensive. Backing the Longhorns at -118 requires a win probability above roughly 54.1% to break even; there's no supported matchup case for putting them above that threshold.
FOX Sports reported two-way early action at Caesars Sports, with slightly more interest in Texas and the Over. That describes bettor preference, not a demonstrated edge. SPF's total is 49.5, with Over -105 and Under -115; the reported action doesn't justify either wager.
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass