Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas A&M Aggies Free Prediction 02/19/19

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (15-10, 6-6 SEC) will be at Reed Arena to go head-to-head against the Texas A&M Aggies (10-14, 3-9 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Aggies were beaten by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 84-77, while the Crimson Tide were blown out by the Florida Gators, 71-53.

Alabama had a better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.220) while Texas A&M had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.494). Savion Flagg fueled Texas A&M with 24 points and seven rebounds. Alabama, meanwhile, received a boost from Donta Hall, who had 10 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Josh Nebo led the Aggies to an 81-80 win. He put up 21 points and seven rebounds. Texas A&M had a much better turnover percentage (3.7 vs. 9.7). Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 23.8).

A focal point for the Alabama offense is getting to the free throw line. The Crimson Tide rank 43rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), but Texas A&M is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 46th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.191).

Alabama Crimson Tide at Texas A&M Aggies Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Alabama ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Texas A&M ranks 280th (26.6).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 64th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Aggies rank 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
  • Texas A&M ranks 101st in steals per game (6.7) while Alabama ranks 234th (4.4).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Aggies rank 226th (15.3).
  • Alabama averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the country. Texas A&M ranks 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 0.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average).