It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Missouri Tigers (11-10, 2-7 SEC) welcome the Texas A&M Aggies (8-13, 1-8 SEC) to Mizzou Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Aggies’ last game, they were topped by the Ole Miss Rebels, 75-71. Converting at the free throw line was one of Ole Miss’ largest strengths. They were 18-19 (94.7 percent), while the Aggies were just 4-8 (50.0 percent). Josh Nebo played well for Texas A&M, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tigers lost to the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers in their last matchup, 72-60. Tennessee’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Missouri. The Volunteers had a rate of 0.283 (below their season average of 0.289), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.092 (below their season average of 0.230). With 11 points and five assists, Missouri’s Jordan Geist had a solid game.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Geist scored a game-high 17 points in the first game, in which the Tigers beat the Aggies 66-43. He also recorded five rebounds and five assists. Missouri made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent), while Texas A&M was just 4-22 (18.2 percent).
Missouri could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Tigers currently rank 225th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.222, while Texas A&M ranks 55th in FTA rate allowed (0.190).
Texas A&M at Missouri Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri ranks 207th (1.7).
The Tigers rank 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Aggies rank 230th (37.3).
Missouri ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Texas A&M ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
The Tigers rank 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Aggies rank 225th (15.2).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (12.7 above their season average).
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