The Arkansas Razorbacks (9-3) will be at Reed Arena to clash with the Texas A&M Aggies (6-5) in a SEC matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aggies defeated the Savannah State Tigers, 98-83, while the Razorbacks lost a winnable game to the Texas Longhorns, 73-71.
Texas A&M dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.0 and a free throw rate of 0.198. Savannah State was 26.2 and 0.146, respectively, for those same stats. Arkansas, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.475 vs. 0.388). Savion Flagg played a key role for Texas A&M with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Arkansas rallied around Daniel Gafford, who put up 20 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Razorbacks won the last contest 94-75. The Razorbacks’ 10.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Aggies, who had a rate of 15.6. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Gafford and Isaiah Joe have been playing well over the last five games for Arkansas. Gafford has averaged 0 points per game, while Joe has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Texas A&M offense. Texas A&M ranks 283rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Arkansas forces the 39th-most turnovers in the nation (22.7 percent).
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas A&M averages 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 236th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
- The Razorbacks rank 19th in steals per game (8.8) while the Aggies rank 103rd in steals allowed per game (5.7).
- Arkansas averages 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- The Razorbacks rank 11th in assists per game (18.1) while the Aggies rank 181st in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Arkansas ranks seventh in blocks per game (6.2) while Texas A&M ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 11.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
