Texas A&M (13-2) vs Alabama (13-2)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Reed Arena)
Betting Odds: Texas A&M +1.5 -- Over/Under: 161 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Alabama Crimson Tide are visiting the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, January 11th at the Reed Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Alabama Crimson Tide vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction. We will examine:
The Texas A&M Aggies' recent form and player performance
The Alabama Crimson Tide's recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Texas A&M Aggies
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Alabama Crimson Tide
Recent betting trends in games played between Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the San Francisco Dons vs Texas A&M Aggies game
Texas A&M Aggies Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies have a 13-2 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the SEC. The Aggies are coming off an 80-78 win over Oklahoma. The Aggies are 10-4-1 against the spread, and 6-9 in over/under while having an 8-0 home record this season.
Offensively, Texas A&M is averaging 76.7 points per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 63.5 points per game, which is the 21st-best in the nation. The Aggies shoot 43.4% from the field (261st) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (297th). The Aggies shoot 70.6% from the free-throw line (215th) and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game, which is the 9th-best in the nation.
Wade Taylor leads Texas A&M in scoring with an average of 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 4.8 assists, while Zhuric Phelps adds 14.8 points and 4.6 rebounds.
Alabama Crimson Tide Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide have a 13-2 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the SEC. The Crimson Tide are coming off an 88-68 win over South Carolina. The Crimson Tide are 8-7 against the spread, and 6-8-1 in over/under, while having a 3-1 road record.
Offensively, Alabama is averaging 90.9 points per game, which is the best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.7 points per game (312th). The Crimson Tide shoot 47.9% from the field (58th) and 32.1% from beyond the arc (270th). The Crimson Tide shoot 69.7% from the free-throw line (241st) and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game, which is the third-best in the nation.
Mark Sears leads Alabama in scoring, with an average of 18.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and a team-high 4.5 assists. Grant Nelson adds 12.6 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds.
Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win
- Texas A&M has won each of its last nine games.
- Alabama has lost each of its last four games at Reed Arena.
- The home team has won the first half in five of Alabama's last six games.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last seven games.
- Texas A&M has lost each of its last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Texas A&M.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction
Texas A&M is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against Alabama, and are 5-2 against the spread. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Alabama won 100-75 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the total. In this Alabama Crimson Tide vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction, Alabama is coming as a -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have been elite this season and are coming into this game red-hot, Alabama has the best offense in the nation and has scored 105+ points in two of their last three games. The Aggies have also been playing better offensively lately, with 80+ points in two of their last three games, so I expect fireworks offensively in this game. Take the over.
Nikos’s Pick Over 161
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
