Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Reed Arena Saturday as host Texas A&M looks to handle the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in NCAAB action.

The Lumberjacks will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 0-0 ATS against the number this season, while the Aggies are 1-2 ATS. Stephen F. Austin is 0-0 on the totals; Texas A&M is 1-2.



View Stephen F Austin vs Texas AM Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Aggies - Lumberjacks odds would favor the Aggies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas A&M is rated No. 61 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Stephen F. Austin is at No. 146. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 71-70 win for the Aggies.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Texas A&M has the nation's No. 229-rated offensive output, at 65.7 PPG. The visiting Lumberjacks defense ranks No. 17 allowing on average 55.2 PPG. The Aggies FG% has averaged 48.1% so far, more than the Lumberjacks marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.6% per game.

Defensively, Stephen F. Austin features the nation's No. 33-rated defense on the road, allowing 55.7 points per game. Texas A&M, meanwhile, comes in at No. 225 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Stephen F. Austin, they were a 72-66 Sportsbook as they battled Wiley at home. Kevin Broussard scored 23 points leading the Lumberjacks to a 72-66 victory over Wiley at William R. Johnson Coliseum on Wednesday.

Texas A&M was a 56-44 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Alcorn State. Texas A&M got 16 points from Ray Turner en route to a 56-44 victory over Alcorn State on Wednesday at Reed Arena.


Texas A&M Aggies Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Sam Houston State are 2-1
After playing Alcorn State are 1-0
After a win are 7-3

A few Lumberjacks at Aggies trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Stephen F. Austin
Texas A&M is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
Stephen F. Austin home to Alabama State, Saturday, December 10
Texas A&M home to Sam Houston State, Wednesday, December 7