The Texas Southern Tigers (3-9) travel to Reed Arena to go head-to-head with the Texas A&M Aggies (5-5). The Tigers look to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies defeated the Oregon State Beavers, 64-49, while the Tigers were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 98-81.
Texas A&M played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.268) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 26.0). For those same stats, Oregon State was 0.140 and 17.1, respectively. Texas Southern, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (20-24; 83.3 percent). Texas A&M’s Josh Nebo had a solid performance, contributing 15 points, eight blocks and seven rebounds. Texas Southern, meanwhile, received a boost from Tyrik Armstrong, who contributed 10 points and 12 assists.
The Tigers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 88-73. Texas Southern’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Texas A&M. The Tigers had a rate of 0.667 while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.539. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The aggressive Texas A&M offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Aggies currently rank 37th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.277, while Texas Southern ranks 265th in FTA rate allowed (0.246). It will also be a tale of two paces as the fast-paced Tigers rank 10th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Aggies rank 329th.
Texas Southern vs. Texas A&M Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- The Aggies average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. The Tigers rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Aggies rank 109th in steals per game (6.8) while the Tigers rank 188th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Texas Southern ranks 170th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4) while Texas A&M ranks 245th (27.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 56.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 11.7 for the season.
