Texas A&M Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25
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.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -6.5
This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.
WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will Kentucky Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.