The Texas A&M Aggies hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Tuesday as they look to cover the point spread at Rupp Arena against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kentucky Wildcats were listed as -7-point favorites 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 Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 12-3 and 7-8 ATS Kentucky Wildcats will face the 11-4 Texas A&M Aggies, who own a 5-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Kentucky Wildcats are 7-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Texas A&M Aggies are 5-7.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 62 (Kentucky) and the No. 104 (Texas A&M) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Texas A&M is ranked No. 2 in NCAA basketball at 44.13 per game. Contrast that with Kentucky's No. 45 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Kentucky is the No. 250-ranked team in the country at 5.4 per game, while Texas A&M rates No. 188 at 6.93 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tyler Davis scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Aggies to a win (they lost 69-68 to LSU at Reed Arena on Saturday).
The Wildcats got 14 points from Quade Green, but it was Tennessee that prevailed in a 76-65 final on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas A&M at Tennessee, Saturday, January 13th
Kentucky at Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 13th