The Kansas State Wildcats (15-4) will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak against the Texas A&M Aggies (7-10) at Reed Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they topped the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 58-45. The Wildcats had an absurd free throw rate of 0.366 (above their season average of 0.208) and held the Red Raiders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.378 (below their season average of 0.528). With 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Barry Brown Jr. led Kansas State in scoring.
The Aggies fell to the Florida Gators in their last game, 81-72. Florida’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Texas A&M. The Gators had a rate of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.0), while the Aggies posted a mark of 35.3. With 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Wendell Mitchell led Texas A&M in scoring.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Aggies are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.2 percent. Meanwhile, Kansas State ranks fifth in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 78.0 percent. Also, the Wildcats’ 52nd-ranked defense (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.470) will go head-to-head against the Aggies’ 269th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.490).
Kansas State at Texas A&M Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas State ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Texas A&M ranks 238th (37.8).
The Aggies rank 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Wildcats rank 173rd (2.1).
Kansas State ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Texas A&M ranks 192nd (14.7).
The Wildcats rank 147th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while the Aggies rank 257th (26.8).
Kansas State averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. Texas A&M ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (9.9 above their season average).
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