The Texas A&M Aggies (6-4) clash against the Texas Southern Tigers (4-8) at Reed Arena. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they topped the Baylor Bears, 72-69. Texas Southern’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Baylor. The Tigers had a rate of 0.250, while the Bears posted a mark of 0.045. Texas Southern received a boost from Trayvon Reed, who put up 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Aggies were victorious over the Savannah State Tigers in their last matchup, 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). Savion Flagg was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas A&M should have a significant advantage. The Aggies defense ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the Texas Southern offense is ranked 322nd in effective field goal percentage (0.461).
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas A&M averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. Texas Southern ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
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