The 19th-ranked LSU Tigers (16-3, 6-0 SEC) and the Texas A&M Aggies (8-10, 1-5 SEC) square off at Reed Arena. The Tigers will try to prolong their nine-game winning streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
LSU Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Aggies defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 65-53, while the Tigers beat the Missouri Tigers 86-80.
LSU had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.2) and held Missouri to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (below their season average of 30.7). Texas A&M, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.592 (above their season average of 0.490) and a free throw rate of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.249). Kansas State recorded marks of 0.385 and 0.098, respectively, for those same stats. Texas A&M was led by Savion Flagg, who finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Skylar Mays, meanwhile fueled LSU with 24 points.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, LSU won 77-65. The Tigers’ 9.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Aggies, who had a mark of 22.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the Texas A&M offense. Texas A&M ranks 264th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the pesky defense of LSU forces the 51st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent). Furthermore, the Tigers rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while the Aggies rank 321st in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent).
LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Texas A&M ranks 205th (14.7).
- The Tigers rank 137th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while the Aggies rank 272nd (27.1).
- LSU ranks fourth in steals per game (9.9) while Texas A&M ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Tigers rank 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while the Aggies rank 170th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- LSU ranks 82nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while Texas A&M ranks 229th (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 10.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
