Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

Looking to win big? The Red Raiders and Aggies face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. The Aggies are hosting the game at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. In this non-conference matchup, Texas Tech is favored by -1.5 against Texas A&M. The over/under for the game is 141 points.

TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies +1.5

This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.

WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 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 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Is It the Red Raiders Game to Lose on the Road?

Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games

The Red Raiders improved to 7-1 on the season with a 76-62 win over DePaul on Wednesday. Playing at home, Texas Tech entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 38-37 at halftime, Texas Tech’s defense stepped up in the second half, holding DePaul to just 25 points while scoring 38 themselves. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Texas Tech put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with strong two-point shooting at 58.5% (24/41), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.5% (13/17) of their attempts.

Chance McMillian led the way with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from three. Darrion Williams added 20 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jacob Meyer was efficient from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 14 points in 18 minutes.

Despite Texas Tech allowing 62 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, who shot 50% from the field, connecting on 29 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Red Raiders gave up 58% shooting, with the other team hitting 24 of 41 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Texas Tech fared better, holding the opposition to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 attempts. The Red Raiders also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 76%.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Texas A&M?

Texas A&M improved to 7-2 on the season with a 57-44 win over Wake Forest on Tuesday. The Aggies, playing at home, were -9.5 favorites and covered the spread.

Leading 29-26 at halftime, Texas A&M’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 18 points while scoring 28. The total points for the game were 101, well under the O/U line of 142.5.

Texas A&M’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 38.8%. They hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-22 from deep, while their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%.

Hunter Sallis led the Aggies with 19 points, despite shooting just 31.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Wade Taylor IV added 15 points, connecting on 4-of-9 threes, and contributed 4 assists.

Texas A&M’s defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 38% shooting. They limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 5 threes on 22 attempts.

Even with 13 offensive rebounds given up, the Aggies kept their opponent in check, who shot 82% from the line, making 14 of 17 free throws.