Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction 02/09/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

The Texas A&M Aggies (8-13, 1-8 SEC) will be at Mizzou Arena to clash with the Missouri Tigers (11-10, 2-7 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Tigers fell to the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 72-60, while the Aggies were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels, 75-71.

Texas A&M held Ole Miss to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 33.2) while Missouri held Tennessee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 32.3). Missouri was lifted by Jordan Geist, who finished with 11 points and five assists. Josh Nebo, meanwhile played a key role for Texas A&M with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Geist led the Tigers to a 66-43 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 17 points. Missouri had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.558 vs. 0.300). Texas A&M, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.260 vs. 0.154).

Getting to the line could be rare for Missouri in this meeting. The Tigers rank 225th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.222, while Texas A&M ranks 55th in FTA rate allowed (0.190).

Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Texas A&M ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri ranks 207th (1.7).
  • The Tigers rank 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Aggies rank 225th (15.2).
  • The Tigers rank 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Aggies rank 230th (37.3).
  • Missouri averages 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 130th in the country. Texas A&M ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 1.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (12.7 above their season average).