The Texas A&M Aggies (6-6, 0-1 SEC) will be at Rupp Arena to go head-to-head with the 13th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (10-3, 0-1 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats got blown out by the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 118-84, while the Aggies defeated the Savannah State Tigers, 98-83.
Texas A&M dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.0 and a free throw rate of 0.198. Savannah State recorded marks of 26.2 and 0.146, respectively, for those same stats. Kentucky, on the other hand, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-38; 73.7 percent). Keldon Johnson put together a good performance for Kentucky with 23 points. Meanwhile, Texas A&M rallied around Savion Flagg, who finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Aggies won the most recent game 85-74. Texas A&M’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Kentucky. The Aggies had a rate of 0.212, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.121. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Kentucky in this showdown. The Wildcats rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (38.4 percent), while Texas A&M ranks 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.4 percent).
Texas A&M Aggies at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kentucky ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.5) while Texas A&M ranks 192nd (36.5).
- The Wildcats rank 90th in assists per game (14.5) while the Aggies rank 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Kentucky ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Texas A&M ranks 86th (5.5).
- The Wildcats average 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Aggies rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- Kentucky ranks 121st in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while Texas A&M ranks 239th (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 12.5 for the season.
