The Texas A&M Aggies (4-4) go head-to-head with the Valparaiso Crusaders (6-5) at Reed Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Valparaiso Crusaders at Texas A&M Aggies Free Prediction
The Crusaders come in on a high note after dismantling the Concordia University (IL) Cougars in their last matchup, 121-65. The Crusaders had a much better free throw rate (0.424 vs. 0.151) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.705 vs. 0.370). With 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting, Javon Freeman-Liberty was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Aggies played, they defeated the Savannah State Tigers, 98-83. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.0 vs. 26.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.198 vs. 0.146). Savion Flagg was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Texas A&M in this showdown. The Aggies rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Valparaiso ranks 271st in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Texas A&M Aggies Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&m, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Valparaiso ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Texas A&M ranks 212th (23.9).
The Aggies rank 21st in rebounds per game (41.3) while the Crusaders rank 197th (34.6).
Valparaiso ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Texas A&M ranks 157th (4.1).
The Crusaders rank 46th in assists per game (13.3) while the Aggies rank 127th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Texas A&M ranks 50th in steals per game (5.8) while Valparaiso ranks 130th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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