The No. 10 Kansas Jayhawks (16-4) welcome the Texas A&M Aggies (13-7) in a matchup that pits sensational offense against stifling defense. The game can be seen on ESPN at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 27, 2018.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last game, they were topped by the LSU Tigers, 77-65. LSU’s 9.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas A&M, who had a rate of 22.1. The Tigers’ mark was better than their season average of 14.7, while the Aggies’ was above their season average of 16.5. Robert Williams led Texas A&M in scoring with 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
The Jayhawks fell to the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners in their last outing, 85-80. Oklahoma was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Sooners made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Jayhawks were just 6-15 (40.0 percent). With 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was Kansas’ high scorer.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Kansas ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and Texas A&M ranks 47th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Aggies, who rank 36th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 percent), will try to exploit the Jayhawks, who rank 274th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Texas A&M ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Aggies rank third in rebounds per game (42.4) while the Jayhawks rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Kansas ranks 11th in assists per game (17.8) while Texas A&M ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Jayhawks rank 51st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Aggies rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Kansas ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.3) while Texas A&M ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Aggies have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas A&M has defeated opponents by an average of 7.6 points.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
