Texas A&M (11-2) vs Texas (11-2)
Game Info: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Reed Arena)
Betting Odds: Texas A&M -6.5 / Texas +6.5 --- Over/Under: 140.5
The Texas Longhorns & Texas A&M Aggies
Game Preview!
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to take on their rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies, on January 4th at Reed Arena. This classic rivalry is a thrill for college sports fans and brings some interesting betting opportunities. The Longhorns have a powerful offense and standout players, while the Aggies count on their strong defense and the home-court edge. We'll dive into point spreads, moneyline odds, and over/under totals, looking at injuries, team spirit, and trends to help with smart betting. As this exciting showdown gets closer, we'll break down the matchup to make some informed predictions.
The Texas A&M Aggies Team Preview!
The Texas A&M Aggies are on fire this season with an impressive 11-2 record, proudly holding the 15th spot in the Southeastern! Fresh off a spectacular 92-54 victory over Abilene Christian, the Aggies are dominating the court. They're 8-4-1 against the spread and have a 5-8 record in over/under, boasting an unbeatable 7-0 home record this season. With seven consecutive wins under their belt and a 4-1 record to the under in their last 5 games, Texas A&M is unstoppable!
Texas A&M's offense is putting up 76.2 points per game, landing them 173rd in the country. On defense, they're doing pretty well, letting opponents score only 62.6 points per game, which is the 19th-best nationwide. The Aggies are hitting 43.1% of their shots from the field (267th) and 32.2% from three-point range (270th). They're making 69.7% of their free throws (233rd) and grabbing an impressive 42.9 rebounds per game, ranking 8th in the nation.
Wade Taylor is Texas A&M's top scorer, putting up an average of 15.9 points, grabbing 3.3 rebounds, and dishing out a team-best 5 assists. Zhuric Phelps chips in with 12.9 points and 4.3 rebounds.
The Texas Longhorns Team Preview!
The Texas Longhorns are rocking an impressive 11-2 record this season, proudly holding the 16th spot in the Southeastern! Despite a recent 51-71 setback at Saint Mary’s, the Longhorns are showing their strength with a 7-6 record against the spread and a balanced 6-6-1 in over/under. Plus, they're undefeated on the road with a 1-0 record! Texas is riding high on a streak of four consecutive wins, boasting a solid 3-1 against the spread in their last four games. And the excitement doesn't stop there—over is 3-1 in those last four games too! Go Longhorns!
Texas is putting up 84.5 points a game, ranking them 30th in the country. On defense, they give up 62 points a game, making them 15th best nationally. The Longhorns have the top shooting percentage in the country at 51.7% and are hitting 41.7% of their threes, which ranks third. They're shooting 71.8% from the free-throw line, sitting at 167th, and they pull down 37.5 rebounds a game, ranking them 133rd.
Tre Johnson is Texas' top scorer, averaging 19.7 points, and Arthur Kaluma chips in with 13.8 points and leads the team with 8.5 rebounds.
The Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M Aggies
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Texas / Texas A&M Under 141.5
Texas has been doing pretty well, winning 6 out of their last 7 games against Texas A&M. But, the Aggies have managed to cover the spread in 3 of their last 4 matchups. The over/under is split 5-5 in their last 10 games, and last season, Texas took the win 60-50 on the road, covering the spread while the game stayed under the total. In this Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies prediction, the Aggies are favored at -6.5 at home. Texas is stronger on both offense and defense, scoring 12.3 points more and allowing 0.6 points less than Texas A&M. The Longhorns are winning by an average of 22.5 points this season, while the Aggies are averaging a 13.6-point win. Both teams are on a roll, but they both have top-notch defenses, ranking in the top 20 nationwide, allowing a combined 124.6 points per game. I'm expecting a low-scoring game, so I'd go with the under on the point total.
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