<p>Looking to win big? The Rattlers and Texans face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Texans are hosting the game at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Tarleton State is favored by -7.5 at home against Florida A&M.</p><h3>FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wisdom Gym at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-68 in favor of the Rattlers.</li><li>Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rattlers Make it Happen in Stephenville?</h3><p>Florida A&M's season struggles continued with a 103-57 loss to BYU on Friday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Rattlers, who were +33 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 50-21 at halftime, Florida A&M managed 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 53. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Florida A&M struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.7% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they managed only 3 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Kanon Catchings stood out with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Dallin Hall and Sterling Young each added 14 points, with Hall also contributing 7 assists.</p><p>Florida A&M's defense struggled, giving up 103 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their opponent was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (19/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Rattlers allowed 15 threes on 44% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws (76%).</p><h3>Can the Texans Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Texans fell to 1-10 on the season after a 66-61 road loss to Oklahoma State on Wednesday. Despite being +21 underdogs, Tarleton State kept the game close and covered the spread.</p> 
<p>Tarleton State led 31-25 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Tarleton State's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 38.9% of their threes, going 7-for-18, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, finishing 18-for-36. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 4 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was limited, with only 4 boards, and they recorded 8 assists. Marty Silvera contributed 16 points and 6 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field. Keitenn Bristow added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Marchelus Avery chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Tarleton State's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 66 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field. The Texans gave up 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tarleton State allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent hitting 34% from deep. The Texans also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws for a 73% success rate.</p>

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