Kentucky at Texas A&M odds, picks and predictions
The Kentucky Wildcats (12-2, 2-0 SEC) and the Texas A&M Aggies (9-6, 0-2) meet Saturday at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wildcats have ripped off 6 consecutive wins and covers, while going 8-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the previous 9 outings. The Over is on a 5-0 run, too, while going 11-1 across the past 12 games overall.
The Aggies have dropped the past 2 games, while failing to cover the past 4 outings. The Under is also 4-0 in the past 4 contests. At home, Texas A&M is 2-2 SU in the past 4 outings, while failing to cover in 5 of the past 6 games at Reed Arena.
Kentucky has won 4 straight in the series, while going 8-1 SU in the past 9. However, Texas A&M is 4-2 ATS in the past 6 meetings, including 2-1 ATS in the past 3 battles in College State. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings at Texas A&M, too.
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Kentucky at Texas A&M odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Texas A&M -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky +2.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Kentucky at Texas A&M picks and predictions
Prediction
Kentucky 89, Texas A&M 78
Moneyline
KENTUCKY (+116) is a great play at plus-money, as the Wildcats have really been on a roll with 6 straight wins and covers. On the flip side, Texas A&M (-140) has lost back-to-back games against Auburn and LSU, including a 15-point loss to the Bayou Bengals in the most recent home game Jan. 6.
In addition, Kentucky has dominated the series, winning 8 of the past 9 games, including 4 of the past 5 trips to College Station.
Against the spread
Kentucky +2.5 (-110) doesn't make any sense to play, unless you strongly believe Texas A&M -2.5 (-110) will win, but just by a bucket. If not, then the Wildcats make way more sense on the moneyline instead.
PASS.
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Over/Under
OVER 154.5 (-115) is a strong option in this SEC battle.
While the total has gone low in 4 straight games for Texas A&M, the Over is 3-0 in its 3 games against ranked opponents.
The Over has connected in 5 straight outings for Kentucky, while going an impressive 11-1 in the past 12 outings. The Wildcats have been an offensive juggernaut lately, posting 87 or more points in 5 straight outings. This is the 2nd-best scoring offense in the nation, going for 90.7 PPG, including an impressive 39.9% from behind the 3-point line. In addition, the Wildcats allow 74.5 PPG, which is 263rd in the nation.
Betting an Under when Kentucky is involved is risky business.
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