The Missouri Tigers (13-5, 3-2 SEC) travel to Texas A&M to take on the Aggies (12-6, 1-5 SEC) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Missouri Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last outing, they topped the No. 21 Tennessee Volunteers, 59-55. The Tigers knocked down 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 31.3). Missouri was lifted by Kevin Puryear, who led the team in scoring with 12 points on 3-for-5 shooting.
The Aggies won a close one over the Ole Miss Rebels in their last game, 71-69. Texas A&M had a better effective field goal percentage (0.553 vs. 0.500). Ole Miss, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (10-13; 76.9 percent). Tyler Davis was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Texas A&M in this battle. The Aggies rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Missouri ranks 201st in defensive rebounding percentage (70.9 percent). Additionally, the 33rd-ranked offense of the Tigers (offensive efficiency of 114.9) will go head-to-head against the 58th-ranked defense of the Aggies (defensive efficiency of 96.8).
After the Aggies won both contests against the Tigers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Texas A&M won 60-43. Texas A&M’s 0.563 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Missouri, who had a mark of 0.307.
Missouri Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Missouri averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
The Tigers rank 12th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Aggies rank 170th (14.5).
Missouri ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Texas A&M ranks 126th (34.8).
The Tigers average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
