Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Aggies face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Aggies are hosting the game at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Texas A&M is favored by -1.5 vs. Texas in a Southeastern conference matchup.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -1.5
This game will be played at Moody Center at 2:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Aggies.
- Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Texas Pull Off A Win at Moody Center?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games
Texas improved to 13-6 on the season with a 61-53 win over Missouri on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Longhorns were -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 114 fell well below the O/U line of 147.5.
Texas led 32-25 at halftime and maintained their advantage by scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28.
In their latest game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, shooting just 34% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.
Arthur Kaluma contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 40% overall and 33.3% from deep. Tre Johnson added 12 points, but shot just 20% from the field and 12.5% from three, hitting 1 of 8 attempts.
Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Longhorns were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% success rate.
Inside the arc, Texas allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43%. The Longhorns also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts for 76%. Texas gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Texas A&M Secure a Home Victory?
Texas A&M Aggies Recent Game/Games
Texas A&M improved to 15-4 on the season with a 63-62 road win over Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Aggies entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 33-26 at halftime, Texas A&M turned things around in the second half, outscoring Ole Miss 37-29. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the O/U line of 141.5.
In their last game, the Aggies managed just 63 points, shooting 38.1% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 29 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a 47.1% success rate on two-point attempts.
Sean Pedulla led the team with 16 points, shooting 4 of 9 from deep. Jaylen Murray also hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists. The Aggies grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 7 for 9 from the line.
Texas A&M’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points in their last game, allowing a 36% shooting performance from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 13 of 30 shots for 43%.
From beyond the arc, Texas A&M’s defense gave up 11 threes on 35 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line just four times, where they made 3 free throws. The Aggies also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.