The Texas A&M Aggies (1-4) meet the South Alabama Jaguars (3-2) at Reed Arena. The game will air on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Prediction
The Jaguars come in on a high note after blowing out the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in their last matchup, 79-58. The Jaguars had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 18.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.451). South Alabama received a boost from Rodrick Sikes, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
The last time the Aggies were in action, they were beaten by the Washington Huskies, 71-67. One of Washington’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 36 trips to the line, while Texas A&M went 25 times. With 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Jay Jay Chandler was Texas A&M’s leading scorer.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Texas A&M figures to have a noteworthy edge. Since last season, the Aggies defense ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the South Alabama offense ranks 284th in effective field goal percentage (0.490).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas A&M ranks fourth in rebounds per game (41.8) while South Alabama ranks 289th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
The Aggies rank fourth in blocks per game (5.8) while the Jaguars rank 235th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
South Alabama averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Jaguars rank 71st in assists allowed per game (12.1) while the Aggies rank 251st (14.6).
Texas A&M ranks 200th in steals per game (5.7) while South Alabama ranks 227th (5.4).
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