The top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (19-1, 7-0 SEC) and the Texas A&M Aggies (8-11, 1-6 SEC) face off at Reed Arena. The Volunteers will attempt to extend their 15-game winning streak. The game can be seen on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Tennessee Volunteers at Texas A&M Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies were beaten by the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers, 72-57, while the Volunteers had no trouble getting past the South Carolina Gamecocks, 92-70.
Tennessee played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 14.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.617 (above their season average of 0.562). South Carolina recorded marks of 16.7 and 0.465, respectively, for those same stats. Texas A&M, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (18-23; 78.3 percent). Josh Nebo had a good outing for Texas A&M, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Admiral Schofield fueled Tennessee with 24 points and nine rebounds.
The Volunteers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-62. Converting at the free throw line was one of Tennessee’s largest advantages. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Aggies were just 6-10 (60.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Texas A&M in this matchup. The Aggies rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while Tennessee ranks 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.1 percent). Moreover, the defense of the Volunteers figures to have an edge in terms of effective field goal percentage. They rank 19th in the NCAA with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.454, while the offense of the Aggies ranks 277th in effective field goal percentage (0.488).
Tennessee vs. Texas A&M Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Texas A&M ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Aggies rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Volunteers rank 263rd (18.7).
- Tennessee ranks 127th in steals per game (6.3) while Texas A&M ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Volunteers average 19.7 assists per game, which ranks third in the country. The Aggies rank 198th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Tennessee ranks third in blocks per game (5.8) while Texas A&M ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, down from 18.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
