Purdue (8-2) vs Texas A&M (8-2)
December 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Purdue -2.5 — Over/Under: 143
In this article, we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Purdue Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 14th, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Aggies’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Boilermakers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas A&M
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Purdue
-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas A&M and Purdue
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Aggies and Boilermakers.
Texas A&M Has Won Four Straight Games
Texas A&M has a ton of confidence right now and they have won four straight games. In the last game against Texas Tech, Texas A&M scored 72 points and they ended up winning by five points. Wade Taylor IV had a strong game putting up 19 points, four assists, and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Texas A&M on the season is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 64.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 201st in the league while the defense is ranked 44th. Taylor IV is averaging 16.1 points while shooting 38.3 percent from the field. Texas A&M will take on Houston Christian, Abilene Christian, Texas, and Oklahoma following this one.
Why Texas A&M Will Beat Purdue
- Texas A&M has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
Purdue Has Been Inconsistent
This isn’t the same Purdue team as the last couple of seasons, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Purdue scored 83 points and they ended up winning by five points. At halftime, they were down 36-31 but in the second half they scored 52 points and they ended up winning 83-78. Guard Braden Smith had a strong game putting up 24 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points per game. Purdue on the season is averaging 78.3 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 125th in the league while the defense is ranked 168th in the league. Purdue will face Auburn after this game.
Texas A&M vs Purdue Prediction
Give me Texas A&M to find success in this game. Purdue’s defense has been a major issue and they are giving up 70.4 points per game. Even in the last game, they got a slow start, and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Texas A&M is averaging 75.1 points and they are going to put on a show here again with the offense. Back Texas A&M against the spread here.