<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Kentucky is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Texas A&M.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Texas A&M's season record now stands at 13-3 following a 94-88 home loss to Alabama on Saturday. The Aggies entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 182, surpassing the over/under line of 160.5.</p> <p>After trailing 52-44 at halftime, the Aggies scored 44 points in the second half while allowing 42, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>Texas A&M put up 88 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 58.3% of their attempts.</p> <p>The Aggies grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, helping to offset their shooting woes, and finished with just 9 assists. Mark Sears led the way with 27 points, while Zhuric Phelps added 24, despite shooting 31.0% from the field.</p><p>Even though Texas A&M held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, they still gave up 94 points. The Aggies allowed 24 two-point field goals on 54 shots, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>Texas A&M sent their opponent to the line 48 times, where they hit 28 free throws. The Aggies also gave up 23 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kentucky Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Kentucky improved to 13-3 on the season with a 95-90 road win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kentucky led 49-44 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 185 went over the pre-game O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 95 points with a field goal percentage of 55.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks in part to hitting 16 of 32 from beyond the arc, good for 50% shooting. Inside the arc, they connected on 62.1% of their attempts, going 18 for 29.</p> <p>Jaxson Robinson led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 10 from three-point range and shooting 75% overall. The Wildcats dished out 21 assists, with Cameron Matthews contributing 19 points and 10 rebounds. Free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they hit just 11 of 19 attempts, a 57.9% rate.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defensive efforts, they gave up 90 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 64% shooting rate on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, as they hit 12 of 40 three-pointers. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 77% rate.</p>

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