It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats (10-3, 0-1 SEC) welcome the Texas A&M Aggies (6-6, 0-1 SEC) to Rupp Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they topped the Savannah State Tigers, 98-83. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.0 vs. 26.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.198 vs. 0.146). With 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Savion Flagg was the top scorer from either team.
The Wildcats were blown out by the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils in their last outing, 118-84. Duke’s 4.2 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Kentucky, who had a mark of 16.5. With 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Keldon Johnson led Kentucky in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, the Aggies won 85-74. The Aggies had a better free throw rate (0.212 vs. 0.121) and had a better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 14.0).
The offensive glass should 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 vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kentucky ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.5) while Texas A&M ranks 192nd (36.5).
The Wildcats average 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. 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).
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).
Bettings Trends:
The Aggies have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas A&M has defeated opponents by an average of 3.9 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
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