In this article we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies are 19-5 (8-3) this year after they defeated Georgia by a score of 69-53 in their last game. Texas A&M trailed 32-23 at halftime, but they outscored Georgia by a total of 46-21 in the second half for the win. The Aggies shot 40.6% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Solomon Washington led Texas A&M with 17 points and five rebounds, while Henry Coleman III added 13 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Aggies defeated Missouri by a score of 67-64 and South Carolina by a score of 76-72. Texas A&M has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the SEC standings with an 8-3 record. Texas A&M has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 65.5 points against per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Zhuric Phelps is averaging 14.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Texas A&M is shooting 42.5% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this season.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 15-9 (4-7) this season after they defeated LSU by a score of 70-58 in their last game. Arkansas trailed 35-34 at halftime, but they held LSU to just 23 points in the second half in the win. The Razorbacks shot 51.9% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 58.8% on free throws in the game. Zvonimir Ivisic led Arkansas with 25 points and three rebounds, while Johnell Davis added 11 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Razorbacks lost to Alabama by a score of 85-81, but did beat Texas by a score of 78-70 before that. Arkansas has won three of their last four games and they are currently 11th in the SEC standings with a 4-7 record. Arkansas has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Adou Thiero is averaging 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while DJ Wagner is averaging 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Arkansas is shooting 46.7% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season.
Why Arkansas will beat Texas A&M
- The road team has won four of Arkansas’ last five games.
- The road team has won the first half in each of Arkansas’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven day games between Arkansas and Texas A&M have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Texas A&M vs Arkansas Prediction
Texas A&M comes into this matchup with an 8-3 conference record and they are ranked #8 in the country. The Aggies have won four games in a row, but they are shooting just 42.5% from the field this year. Texas A&M typically plays very strong defense and they have allowed 53 and 64 points in their last two games. Arkansas has won three of their last four games and they are 2-0 in their last two road games against Texas and Kentucky. The Razorbacks are shooting 46.7% from the field this year and they have scored at least 78 points in three of their last four games. Arkansas is playing their best basketball of the season and I think we are in for a very good game here. Take the Razorbacks and the points in this contest.