Houston Christian vs Texas A&M Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/20/24

In this article, we will formulate a Houston Christian vs Texas A&M prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 20th at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies are 4-7 this year after they defeated ULM by a score of 74-68 in their last game. Houston Christian led 35-34 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Huskies shot 43.5% from the field, 35.5% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Julian Mackey led Houston Christian with 32 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Huskies lost to Northwestern State by a score of 64-57 but did beat East Texas A&M by a score of 83-79 before that. Houston Christian has scored 69 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points per game, while also averaging 31.5 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Julian Mackey is averaging 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Houston Christian is shooting 42.3% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this year. Houston Christian will meet North Texas after this game.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies are 9-2 this season after they defeated Purdue by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Texas A&M led 38-35 at the half and held Purdue to just 31 second-half points in the win. The Aggies shot 44% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Pharrel Payne led A&M with 16 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Aggies won four games in a row against Texas Tech, Wake Forest, Rutgers, and Creighton. Texas A&M has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 65 points per game, while also averaging 42.3 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Texas A&M is shooting 41.5% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Texas A&M will beat Houston Christian

• Houston Christian has lost each of its last 14 road day games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas A&M has won each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Reed Arena.
• Texas A&M has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Southland Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Houston Christian’s last 10 day games have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Seven of Texas A&M’s last eight day games have produced a total of 139+ points.

Houston Christian vs Texas A&M Prediction 

Texas A&M comes into this matchup playing some very strong basketball right now and they are ranked #12 in the country. The Aggies have wins over Ohio State, Creighton, and Purdue already this year, despite only shooting 41.5% from the field. Houston Christian only has two wins against D-1 opponents this year and they lost by 31 points to Texas earlier in the season. The Aggies should win this game easily and their defense should hold Houston Christian to under 65 points. Take Texas A&M to cover this big number at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Texas A&M -31