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Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators Betting Preview 01/22/19

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It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Florida Gators (10-7, 2-3 SEC) welcome the Texas A&M Aggies (7-9, 1-4 SEC) to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Florida Gators Free Prediction

In the Aggies’ last outing, they were blown out by the Missouri Tigers, 66-43. Missouri’s 0.558 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M, who had a mark of 0.300. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.513, while the Aggies’ was below their season average of 0.496. Josh Nebo led Texas A&M in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.

The Gators were victorious over the Georgia Bulldogs in their last contest, 62-52. Florida’s 12.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Georgia, who had a mark of 28.0. The Gators’ mark was better than their season average of 15.4, while the Bulldogs’ was above their season average of 19.2. KeVaughn Allen was the game’s leading scorer with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting from the field.

After the Gators won the lone contest against the Aggies last season, 83-66, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Florida had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 19.7). Texas A&M, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (4-5; 80.0 percent).

Florida could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Gators currently rank 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while Texas A&M is 281st in effective field goal percentage (0.486). Additionally, the Aggies, who rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), will try to exploit the Gators, who rank 260th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).

Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators Betting Pick

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Notes

Betting Notes:

Florida ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Texas A&M ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).

The Aggies rank 36th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Gators rank 188th (34.8).

Florida ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Texas A&M ranks 182nd (14.6).

The Gators average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. The Aggies rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).

Florida ranks 41st in steals per game (7.9) while Texas A&M ranks 114th (6.4).

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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 0.3 for the season.

During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average).

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