College hoops betting interest focuses on the Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide battle Saturday at Coleman Coliseum as the Crimson Tide look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Alabama Crimson Tide were listed as 1-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Alabama Crimson Tide bring a 8-4 record (5-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-1 Aggies, who are 5-4 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Alabama go 5-6 so far and the Texas A&M Aggies go 4-5.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 149-rated Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 35-ranked Texas A&M Aggies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Alabama's No. 116-ranked scoring average of 76.92 PPG, against a Texas A&M Aggies defense rated No. 30 and allowing 64.42 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide FG% has averaged 47.21% to date this season, less than the Texas A&M Aggies shooters have managed so far (48.25% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas A&M got 23 points and 11 assists from Duane Wilson en route to a 89-73 victory over Buffalo on Thursday at Reed Arena.
Alabama suffered a 66-50 loss against Texas on Friday, getting 14 points from John Petty in a losing effort at Legacy Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas A&M home to Florida, Tuesday, January 2nd
Alabama at Vanderbilt, Tuesday, January 2nd