The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) go head-to-head against the Texas A&M Aggies (1-2) at Vancouver Convention Centre. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last matchup, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs, 94-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of Gonzaga’s largest strengths. They made 32 trips to the line, while Texas A&M went 19 times. Savion Flagg was Texas A&M’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Golden Gophers defeated the Utah Runnin’ Utes in their last matchup, 78-69. Minnesota’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Utah. The Golden Gophers had a rate of 0.580, while the Runnin’ Utes posted a mark of 0.458. With 11 points, 17 rebounds and five assists, Jordan Murphy played well for Minnesota.
Minnesota could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Minnesota ranks 26th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while Texas A&M has forced the 20th-fewest turnovers (15.7 percent). Also, the Aggies rank 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Golden Gophers rank 253rd in effective field goal percentage (0.496).
Texas A&M vs. Minnesota Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas A&M averages 42.0 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the country. Minnesota ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Aggies rank fourth in blocks per game (5.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 256th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Texas A&M averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. Minnesota ranks 275th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Golden Gophers rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while the Aggies rank 267th (24.2).
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