Texas A&M Aggies at Tennessee Volunteers ATS Prediction 01/28/20

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It will be a showdown between two stifling defenses when the Tennessee Volunteers (12-7, 4-2 SEC) clash against the Texas A&M Aggies (9-9, 3-3 SEC) at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Volunteers fell to the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 74-68, while the Aggies were defeated by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 73-62.

Texas A&M had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 18.7) while Tennessee had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 28.6). Yves Pons had a solid performance for Tennessee, contributing 24 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Emanuel Miller was a key piece for Texas A&M with 11 points and six rebounds.

The Volunteers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 93-76. Tennessee had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.718 vs. 0.530). Texas A&M, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.091 vs. 0.065). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Tennessee currently ranks 314th in possessions per game (66.4) and Texas A&M is 339th (65.0). Moreover, the Aggies rank 324th in offensive efficiency (94.0), while the Volunteers rank 22nd in defensive efficiency (89.7).

Texas A&M at Tennessee Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Texas A&M ranks 281st (27.9).
  • The Aggies rank 135th in steals per game (6.3) while the Volunteers rank 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • Tennessee ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Texas A&M ranks 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Volunteers rank 50th in assists per game (15.1) while the Aggies rank 243rd (11.0).
  • Tennessee ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.9) while Texas A&M ranks 111th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 6.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (8.0 above their season average).