The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (22-5, 12-2 SEC) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Texas A&M Aggies (14-12, 8-6 SEC) at Reed Arena. The game will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they topped the Florida Gators, 65-59. The Wildcats forced 16 turnovers, while the Gators had a free throw rate of 0.176 (below their season average of 0.261). Kentucky received a boost from Immanuel Quickley, who was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Aggies were victorious over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last contest, 87-75. The Aggies made 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 18.7). With 15 points and 10 rebounds, Texas A&M’s Savion Flagg played well.
After the Wildcats won the lone game against the Aggies last season, 85-74, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Wildcats knocked down 21 of their 23 free throws (91.3 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 23.5).
Texas A&M might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Kentucky currently ranks 65th in defensive efficiency while the Aggies rank 312th in offensive efficiency.
Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies Free Pick
Free Prediction: ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
Kentucky ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Texas A&M ranks 222nd (14.4).
The Aggies rank 171st in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while the Wildcats rank 314th (14.7).
Kentucky ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while Texas A&M ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Wildcats rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Aggies rank 148th (6.8).
Kentucky ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Texas A&M ranks 137th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (8.3 above their season average).