Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24
Betting on today’s Wildcats and Aggies game? Catch the action at Reed Arena in College Station, TX, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and the Aggies are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.
KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -2
This game will be played at Reed Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Aggies.
- Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Wildcats Chances in College Station
After winning their last game against Missouri by a score of 90-77, Kentucky comes into this game with a record of 12-2. They have won six games in a row and have gone 2-0 in conference play compared to 10-2 in non-conference action.
So far, Kentucky has been an underdog in three games, going 2-1 in those matchups. They are 3-0 on the road this season and have an average scoring margin of +12.0 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Wildcats have gone 8-2.
As the underdog, Kentucky has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 3-0. They have an overall ATS record of 10-4 and are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Kentucky games is 11-3, and today’s line of 154.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games of 154. Currently, their games have averaged 165.2 points, and in their last three contests, the average scoring total is 168 points. Their over/under record in their last three games is 3-0, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 9-1.
In their previous game, the Wildcats’ offense finished with 90 points, which is right in line with their current average of 90.7 points per contest. Rob Dillingham led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Tre Mitchell contributed 20 points for the Wildcats.
So far, the Wildcats’ defense is ranked 233rd in the country at 74.5 points per contest. The Kentucky defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Missouri to connect on 7 threes.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Texas A&M?
After losing their last two games, Texas A&M will look to get back on track against Kentucky. The Aggies are 9-6 overall and 0-2 in the Southeastern Conference. They have gone 6-3 at home this season, compared to 3-3 on the road.
Coming into this game, Texas A&M has been favored in 10 of their 15 games, going 7-3 in those contests. Most recently, they fell to Auburn by a score of 66-55.
As the favorite, Texas A&M has struggled against the spread this season, going 4-6. Their ATS mark at home is 4-5 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aggies are just 4-6 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record in Texas A&M games is 8-7, and the average point total in their games is 139.9. Today’s over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (142.1). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is 124 points.
Most recently, the Texas A&M offense finished with just 55 points vs. Auburn. For the game, they hit 3/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 29%. Coming into the game, the Aggies offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 26%. On average, they get up 24.3 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 16.3 made free-throws.
This season, the Texas A&M defense has been impressive, holding the 77th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.7 points per contest. Texas A&M will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Auburn to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.