It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Texas A&M Aggies (7-8, 1-3 SEC) welcome the Missouri Tigers (9-6, 0-3 SEC) to Reed Arena. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 70-60. Making free throws was one of Alabama’s biggest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). Mark Smith led Missouri in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Aggies lost big to the No. 14 Auburn Tigers in their last outing, 85-66. Auburn out-rebounded Texas A&M. The Tigers had 20 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Aggies had seven and 33, respectively. With 22 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Wendell Mitchell was the top scorer from either team.
Texas A&M should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Aggies rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Missouri ranks 160th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.2 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Tigers won 62-58. The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.081) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 19.8).
Missouri Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&m, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.5) while Missouri ranks 179th (1.7).
The Tigers rank 76th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while the Aggies rank 236th (26.6).
Missouri ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Texas A&M ranks 182nd (14.7).
The Aggies rank 30th in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Tigers rank 170th (34.8).
Missouri ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Texas A&M ranks 96th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (13.2 above their season average).
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