The Texas A&M Aggies (13-15, 6-10 SEC) close out their home schedule at Reed Arena against the South Carolina Gamecocks (14-15, 9-7 SEC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Aggies defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 64-57, while the Gamecocks were beaten by the Missouri Tigers, 78-63.
Texas A&M dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.190 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 32.6). Vanderbilt put up marks of 0.098 and 28.2, respectively, for those same stats. South Carolina, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 18.4). Texas A&M received a boost from Savion Flagg, who recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds. Keyshawn Bryant led the way for South Carolina, putting up 15 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Chris Silva led the Gamecocks to an 84-77 victory. He registered a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. South Carolina’s 0.219 free throw rate was their largest strength over Texas A&M, who had a rate of 0.097.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Texas A&M in this meeting. The Aggies rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while South Carolina ranks 303rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.5 percent).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&m, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.2) while South Carolina ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Gamecocks rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Aggies rank 232nd (14.9).
- Texas A&M ranks 110th in steals per game (6.5) while South Carolina ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Gamecocks average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 195th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
- South Carolina ranks 139th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while Texas A&M ranks 264th (26.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Texas A&M has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
