Rutgers vs Texas A&M Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/30/24

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Texas A&M Aggies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Recent betting trends in games played between Texas A&M and Rutgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Texas A&M vs Rutgers game

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview

The Aggies took a stunner loss to UCF in their opener this year but then regrouped for wins over East Texas A&M, Lamar, Ohio State, and Southern U. Following another loss to Oregon on Tuesday, Texas A&M powered past Creighton the next day.

In the Wednesday matchup with the Bluejays, the Aggies were in trouble on a 31-27 halftime deficit. Texas A&M hit a 50-42 stride from there in a comeback win 77-73, though. Wade Taylor set the pace on 18 points with five boards and four assists.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

Over on the Rutgers side, they won their first four over Wagner, Saint Peter’s, Monmouth, and Merrimack before a loss to Kennesaw State. The Knights eked out a win over Notre Dame early this week but then lost to Alabama in the next outing.

Matched up against the Tide on Wednesday, Rutgers went into the break with a 41-41 tie. The Knights were outpaced 54-49 from there, however, and lost 95-90. Dylan Harper went off for 37 points, two rebounds and two assists along the way.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won 13 of its last 17 games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win

• Rutgers has lost six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Texas A&M has won five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in six of its last eight games played at neutral venues.

Texas A&M vs Rutgers Prediction

I’ll probably stick with Texas A&M. You could make a case either way, though. The Aggies beat a good Creighton team in their last game despite shooting just 39.4 percent from the field and 21.7 percent (5-of-23) from 3-point range. The major force in Texas A&M’s favor was their dominance on the boards 48-37 (21-11 offensive). It’s been a tricky week against some tough competition for the Aggies. They’ve given up a combined 153 points over their last pair while scoring a respectable 147 themselves.

As for Rutgers, they showed some punch against a sloppy Alabama team (20 turnovers) in their last game. The Knights were eventually thwarted with the Tide’s 51.7 percent shooting and 43-31 rebounding advantage, however—not to mention Rutgers’ ugly 2-of-13 (15.4 percent) from 3-point range. The Knights have scored very well themselves this week, combining for 175 points across their two games. This one has all the makings of a high-scoring shootout, but in the end, I like the Aggies’ rebounding skills to earn the cover. Should be a fun one to watch.