The Texas A&M Aggies (11-14, 4-9 SEC) will be at Bud Walton Arena to meet the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-12, 5-8 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Razorbacks lost big to the Auburn Tigers, 79-56, while the Aggies defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 65-56.
Texas A&M played a flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.231) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 32.7). For those same stats, Alabama put up marks of 0.070 and 19.4, respectively. Arkansas, on the other hand, forced Auburn into a turnover percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 15.5). Daniel Gafford had a solid performance for Arkansas with 10 points and eight rebounds. Texas A&M, meanwhile, was lifted by Savion Flagg, who put up 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Gafford led the Razorbacks to a 73-71 victory. He registered a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Arkansas’ rebounding was their largest strength. The Razorbacks had 17 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Aggies had 11 and 42, respectively.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. Arkansas has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (36th in possessions per game), while Texas A&M has been slower-paced (175th in possessions per game). Ball security could be troublesome for the Aggies. They rank 275th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the Razorbacks force the 25th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Texas A&M Aggies at Arkansas Razorbacks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M ranks 54th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Arkansas ranks 276th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Razorbacks rank 22nd in steals per game (8.2) while the Aggies rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Arkansas averages 22.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 273rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Razorbacks rank 28th in assists per game (16.0) while the Aggies rank 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- Arkansas averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 18th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 178th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M has lost by an average of 0.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
