Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Mississippi State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies are 20-5 (9-3) this year after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 69-61 in their last game. Texas A&M led 33-28 at halftime and was able to maintain the lead in the second half for the win. The Aggies shot 42.1% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Wade Taylor IV led Texas A&M with 18 points and nine assists, while Zhuric Phelps added 12 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Aggies defeated Georgia by a score of 69-53 and Missouri by a score of 67-64. Texas A&M has won five games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the SEC standings with a 9-3 record. Texas A&M has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.4 points per game, while also averaging 41 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 15.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Zhuric Phelps is averaging 14.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this year. Texas A&M is shooting 42.5% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 31.2% on three-pointers this season. Texas A&M will face Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn, and LSU following this one.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 18-7 (6-6) this season after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 81-71 in their last game. Mississippi State led 40-33 at halftime and added 41 more points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 42.2% from the field, 25.9% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. RJ Melendez led Mississippi State with 17 points and five rebounds, while Josh Hubbard added 14 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Florida by a score of 81-68 but did beat Georgia by a score of 76-75 before that. Mississippi State has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for eighth in the SEC standings with a 6-6 record. Mississippi State has scored 79.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Josh Hubbard is averaging 17.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while KeShawn Murphy is averaging 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Mississippi State is shooting 45.7% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 31.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Texas A&M will beat Mississippi State

• Mississippi State has lost 19 of its last 21 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas A&M has won seven of its last eight games.
• Mississippi State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Mississippi State’s last eight games against AP-ranked opponents at Humphrey Coliseum has produced a total of 147+ points.
• Seven of Texas A&M’s last eight games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Prediction 

Mississippi State comes into this matchup after picking up a huge road win against Ole Miss and they will be back at home for this game. The Bulldogs have struggled against the better teams that they have played, but they played a great game in their last win. Mississippi State is shooting 45.7% from the field this year, but they have allowed 75+ points in four of their last five games. Texas A&M has won five games in a row and while they are only shooting 42.5% from the field, their defense has been elite. The Aggies have allowed 64 points or fewer in three straight games and they have been fine on the road. I still don’t fully believe in Mississippi State and I think A&M is the way better team, so I will take the points here.