Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Betting on today’s Longhorns and Aggies game? Catch the action at Reed Arena in College Station, TX, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Texas A&M as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Longhorns +5.5
This game will be played at Reed Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Aggies.
- Even though we have Texas A&M winning straight-up, we like Texas at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Texas Secure a Road Victory?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games
Texas improved to 11-2 on the season with a 77-53 win over Northwestern State on Sunday. Playing at home, the Longhorns were heavy favorites, entering the game as 28-point favorites. However, they didn’t cover the spread.
Texas took control early, leading 41-22 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 36 points while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, the Longhorns put up 77 points, shooting 50% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15.
Micah Thomas and Tre Johnson were key contributors, with Thomas scoring 19 points in 23 minutes, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Johnson added 18 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 57.1% from deep, also contributing 4 assists.
Even with Texas allowing 53 points, the Longhorns couldn’t capitalize, as they gave up 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 27 of their 54 shots.
From beyond the arc, Texas allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws.
Are Texas A&M Ready for a Home Win?
Texas A&M improved to 11-2 on the season with a dominant 92-54 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -20.5 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 139.5.
Leading 48-29 at halftime, Texas A&M continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 44 points while holding the Wildcats to just 25 points.
Texas A&M’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points on 58.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, thanks in part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Aggies hit 40%, connecting on 8 of 20 threes.
Wade Taylor IV dished out 10 assists, while Zhuric Phelps grabbed 10 rebounds and hit both of his three-point attempts. CJ Wilcher was 4 of 7 from deep, finishing with 14 points, while Andersson Garcia was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.
Despite Texas A&M’s defensive struggles, allowing 54 points on 58% shooting, their opponent couldn’t capitalize enough to win. The Aggies gave up 23 two-point baskets on 69% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Texas A&M’s defense allowed 8 threes on 40% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 22 free throws at a 73% rate.