DePaul Blue Demons vs Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Looking to win big? The Blue Demons and Aggies face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Aggies are hosting the game at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and the Aggies are the home favorites against the Blue Demons in a non-conference matchup.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +19.5
This game will be played at Reed Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.
WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Aggies.
- Even though we have Texas A&M winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Can The Blue Demons Secure a Win at College Station?
Today, DePaul will be playing their 8th game of the season against Texas A&M. So far, they have a record of 1-6. In their two road games, they are 0-2, while at home they are 1-4. As of now, DePaul has a 1-6 ATS record heading into today’s game. In their previous five games, they are 1-4 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, DePaul has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging 150 points per game on average. Over the course of the last five games, the Blue Demons’ games have averaged 148 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
DePaul recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 80 points against Iowa State. This output exceeded their season average of 71.4 points per game. Chico Carter Jr. is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jeremiah Oden brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.
At present, the Blue Demons’ defense is nationally ranked 220th, allowing 78.6 points per game. Against Iowa State in their most recent game, the DePaul defense gave up a total of 99 points while allowing Iowa State to hit 44% of their shots.
Will the Aggies Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Texas A&M has a 6-2 record so far this season. In their previous five home games, including games from last year, Texas A&M has a 4-1 record. Examining Texas A&M’s ATS performance thus far, they hold a 5-3 record heading into today’s matchup. Away from home, the Aggies are 3-2 vs. the spread, while they are 2-1 ATS in games played at home.
So far, Texas A&M’s games have averaged 143.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 138.8 points. The Aggies’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 143 points per game.
In their latest game, Texas A&M offense put up 47 points against Virginia. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 30.4% and made 4 threes. Henry Coleman III led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Wade Taylor IV contributed 9 points for the Aggies.
Texas A&M’s defense has been playing well, ranking 92nd nationally, with 68.1 points allowed per game. So far, the Texas A&M defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.8 times per game (275th).