Texas A&M Aggies vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Prediction 03/14/19

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The Texas A&M Aggies (14-17, 7-12 SEC) go head-to-head against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-9, 10-8 SEC) in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds

In the Aggies’ last game, they defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 69-52. Savion Flagg was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting. The Aggies, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.492, had a superb mark of 0.596 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 32.9).

The last time the Bulldogs played it was against the Aggies. The Bulldogs won 92-81. Mississippi State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 27.3). Texas A&M, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (16-21; 76.2 percent). Peters had a stellar game, with 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

Mississippi State could own the offensive glass in this contest. The Bulldogs rank 25th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Texas A&M ranks 319th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.6 percent).

Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Mississippi State ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.1) while Texas A&M ranks 200th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Aggies rank 206th (36.2).
  • Mississippi State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • The Bulldogs rank 94th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while the Aggies rank 283rd (26.3).
  • Mississippi State averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the country. Texas A&M ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 7.1 for the season.