LSU vs Texas A&M Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

The LSU Fighting Tigers are visiting the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, January 18th at the Reed Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LSU Fighting Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction. We will examine:

The Texas A&M Aggies’ recent form and player performance

The LSU Fighting Tigers’ recent form and player performance

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

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the LSU Fighting Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between LSU Fighting Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the LSU Fighting Tigers vsTexas A&M Aggies game

Texas A&M Aggies Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies have a 13-4 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the SEC. The Aggies are coming off a 69-81 loss to Kentucky. The Aggies are 10-6-1 against the spread, and 7-10 in over/under while having an 8-1 home record this season.

Offensively, Texas A&M is averaging 76.9 points per game, which ranks 136th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.3 points per game (54th). The Aggies shoot 42.9% from the field (281st) and 30.3% from beyond the arc (323rd). The Aggies shoot 68.9% from the free-throw line (268th) and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game, which is the 11th-best in the nation.

Zhuric Phelps leads Texas A&M in scoring with an average of 15.8 points and 5 rebounds, while Wade Taylor adds 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 4.8 assists.

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

The LSU Fighting Tigers have a 12-5 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the SEC. LSU is coming off a 78-74 win over Arkansas. The Fighting Tigers are 8-9 against the spread, and 8-9 in over/under, while having a 1-2 road record.

Offensively, LSU is averaging 81 points per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.7 points per game (126th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 47.1% from the field (77th), and 32.2% from beyond the arc (265th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 76.3% from the free-throw line (46th) and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game (38th).

Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring with an average of 17.7 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 13.9 points and 3.4 rebounds.

Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win

• Texas A&M has won each of its last eight games at Reed Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has lost each of its last six road night games against the Southeastern Conference.
• LSU has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won nine of its last 10 night games against Texas A&M.
• LSU has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against Texas A&M.

Matchup/League Facts

• Texas A&M ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.9).
• Texas A&M ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.6).
• LSU ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.5).
• LSU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.2%).

LSU Fighting Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies Head-to-Head

LSU is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Texas A&M Aggies, while Texas A&M Aggies is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Texas A&M Aggies won 73-69 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

LSU Fighting Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction

In this LSU Fighting Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction, Texas A&M is coming as -11 home favorites. The Aggies are almost perfect at home this season and are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-2 against the spread. On the other hand, the Tigers are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games and have failed to cover the spread in all of their three road games this season. Expect the hosts to take care of business, so take the Texas A&M Aggies and lay the points at home.