The LSU Tigers (9-4, 0-1 SEC) head to Texas A&M to take on the No. 11 Aggies (11-3, 0-2 SEC) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
LSU Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were beaten by the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats, 74-71. Kentucky made five of their 12 three pointers (41.7 percent). LSU, meanwhile, was 6-24 (25.0 percent). Duop Reath was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 11-for-17 shooting.
The Aggies fell to the Florida Gators in their last contest, 83-66. Florida’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M. The Gators had a rate of 9.8 (better than their season average of 12.2), while the Aggies posted a mark of 19.7. With 12 points and 11 rebounds, Robert Williams put together a solid performance for Texas A&M.
Texas A&M could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Aggies rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 percent), while LSU ranks 276th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent). Also, the Tigers’ seventh-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 121.5) will face off against the Aggies’ 36th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.4).
Tyler Davis has averaged 13.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over the last five games for Texas A&M.
After the Aggies won both contests against the Tigers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Texas A&M won 85-73. The Aggies had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 21.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.228).
LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M ranks second in rebounds per game (44.4) while LSU ranks 160th (35.5).
The Tigers rank 113th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Aggies rank 245th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
LSU ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Texas A&M ranks 146th (4.5).
The Tigers rank 68th in assists per game (15.8) while the Aggies rank 169th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
LSU averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 121st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
