It will be a showdown between two exceptional defenses when the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-1) square off against the Texas A&M Aggies (6-5) at Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Razorbacks were victorious over the Indiana Hoosiers 71-64, while the Aggies edged the Texas Southern Tigers 58-55.
Texas A&M dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 26.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.433). For those same stats, Texas Southern was 28.2 and 0.380, respectively. Meanwhile, Arkansas’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Indiana. The Razorbacks had a rate of 14.1 (better than their season average of 16.9), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 17.3. Arkansas rallied around Mason Jones, who recorded 21 points, six rebounds and six assists. Josh Nebo, meanwhile had a good outing for Texas A&M, contributing 10 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Aggies won the last game 87-80. One of Texas A&M’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 34 trips to the line, while Arkansas went 21 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of contrasting tempos as the fast-paced Razorbacks (ranked 49th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Aggies (327th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Aggies rank 344th in offensive efficiency (87.8), while the Razorbacks rank second in defensive efficiency (81.7).
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Texas A&M ranks 241st (26.7).
- The Razorbacks rank 26th in blocks per game (5.2) while the Aggies rank 74th (3.8).
- Texas A&M ranks 180th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Arkansas ranks 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Razorbacks rank 16th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Aggies rank 145th (13.1).
- Arkansas averages 9.7 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 113th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas A&M has lost by an average of 3.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (11.8 above their season average).
