The Texas Southern Tigers (4-8) will travel to Reed Arena to take on the Texas A&M Aggies (6-4). The game can be seen on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Aggies beat the Savannah State Tigers 98-83, while the Tigers barely escaped the Baylor Bears 72-69.
The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.045) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.493). The Aggies, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.0 vs. 26.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.198 vs. 0.146). Texas A&M was lifted by Savion Flagg, who contributed 24 points and 16 rebounds. Trayvon Reed, meanwhile played a key role for Texas Southern with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Texas A&M should have a considerable advantage. The Aggies defense ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the Texas Southern offense is ranked 322nd in effective field goal percentage (0.461).
Texas Southern Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (42.5).
- The Aggies average 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 124th in the country. The Tigers rank 209th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- Texas Southern ranks 48th in steals per game (7.8) while Texas A&M ranks 92nd in steals allowed per game (5.7).
- The Tigers average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. The Aggies rank 214th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- Texas A&M ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.7) while Texas Southern ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M has defeated opponents by an average of 6.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 89.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
