Texas A&M Aggies vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
The Aggies and Tigers are set to face off at 3:30 ET on SECN. The Tigers will host the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Missouri is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Texas A&M.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Missouri Tigers -2.5
This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Texas A&M Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Texas A&M Aggies Recent Game/Games
Texas A&M improved to 17-5 on the season with a 76-72 road win over South Carolina on Saturday. The Aggies entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
Texas A&M led 44-36 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Despite the win, the Aggies will look to tighten up their defense in future games.
Texas A&M put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts. They also made 21 of 30 free throws, shooting 70% from the line.
Wade Taylor IV led the way with 25 points, hitting 7 of 10 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Collin Murray-Boyles added 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. The Aggies had 9 assists and 9 offensive rebounds as a team.
Even with Texas A&M allowing 72 points, their defense couldn’t hold off a strong shooting performance. The Aggies gave up 44% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 56 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Aggies allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws.
Will the Tigers Win at Home?
Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games
Missouri dropped to 17-5 on the season after an 85-81 road loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. The Tigers, who were +9 underdogs, kept it closer than expected.
Missouri led 34-28 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 47 themselves. The game’s total points of 166 went over the 135.5 O/U line.
Missouri’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and hitting 40% of their threes, going 12-for-30 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they connected on 65.5% of their free throws, making 19 of 29 attempts.
Zakai Zeigler and Igor Miličić Jr. were key contributors, each scoring 21 points. Zeigler was perfect from three, hitting 4-for-4, while Miličić shot 8-for-10 overall and added 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Tamar Bates also chipped in 22 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate.
Missouri’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Missouri’s defense gave up 10 threes on 15 attempts, a 66% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws.