Oregon Ducks vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Planning on watching today’s Ducks and Aggies game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on TBS. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Texas A&M is favored by -3 against Oregon in a non-conference matchup.

OREGON DUCKS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -3

This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 4:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.
• Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Ducks Win in Las Vegas?

Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games

The Ducks pulled off a 78-75 win over Oregon State on Thursday, November 21st. Oregon, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

Oregon trailed 47-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Beavers 41-28.

Oregon put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws.

The Ducks had 21 assists, with Nate Bittle leading the way with 23 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall. Michael Rataj added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Oregon’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, also at a 40% clip.

From three-point range, Oregon’s opponents hit 8 of 20 shots, good for 40%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 73%. Oregon gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Texas A&M improved to 3-1 with a 71-54 win over Southern on Wednesday, November 20th. The Aggies were heavy favorites, entering the game as -25.5 point favorites, but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

A&M trailed 39-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Southern to just 15 points.

Texas A&M struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 19.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 26 for 53.8%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Aggies grabbed 29 offensive rebounds, helping them to 71 points. Jordan Johnson led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 threes on 13 attempts, while Wade Taylor IV added 17 points and 6 assists, also making 4 threes.

Texas A&M’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 14, shooting 53%.