It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Texas A&M Aggies (7-7, 1-2 SEC) welcome the No. 14 Auburn Tigers (12-3, 1-1 SEC) to Reed Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Auburn Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in their last game, 93-78. The Tigers forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 39.5). With 22 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Jared Harper was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Aggies played, they edged the Alabama Crimson Tide, 81-80. Texas A&M’s 3.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Alabama, who had a mark of 9.7. The Aggies’ mark was better than their season average of 17.4. Josh Nebo led Texas A&M in scoring with 21 points on 10-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Aggies won the only game against the Tigers last season, 81-80, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Texas A&M won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 17) and total rebounds (33 vs. 22).
Texas A&M could own the offensive glass in this contest. The Aggies rank 35th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 percent), while Auburn ranks 299th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.2 percent).
Auburn Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Auburn ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while Texas A&M ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Tigers average 6.1 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. The Aggies rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Auburn ranks 46th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Texas A&M ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Tigers average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The Aggies rank 170th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Auburn ranks fifth in steals per game (10.0) while Texas A&M ranks 111th (6.4).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, down from 16.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (10.9 above their season average).
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