Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 14

Published 3:28 pm Monday, January 13, 2025

Tuesday’s contest features the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (13-3, 2-1 SEC) and the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies (13-3, 2-1 SEC) squaring off at Rupp Arena in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 78-76 victory for Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on January 14.

According to our computer prediction, Texas A&M projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup versus Kentucky. The over/under is currently listed at 154.5, and the two teams are projected to go under that total.

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN2
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  • Where: Lexington, Kentucky
  • Venue: Rupp Arena
  • Line: Kentucky -4.5
  • Point total: 154.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -205, Texas A&M +168

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Kentucky 78, Texas A&M 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Texas A&M

  • Pick ATS: Texas A&M (+4.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (154.5)

Kentucky has put together an 8-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Texas A&M is 10-6-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Wildcats are 9-7-0 and the Aggies are 7-9-0. The teams score an average of 166.6 points per game, 12.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Kentucky has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Texas A&M has gone 7-3 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Kentucky Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats average 89.2 points per game (third in college basketball) while giving up 74.9 per contest (274th in college basketball). They have a +228 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 14.3 points per game.
  • Kentucky pulls down 36.8 rebounds per game (22nd in college basketball) while conceding 33.0 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.8 boards per game.
  • Kentucky hits 2.4 more threes per contest than the opposition, 10.2 (27th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.8.
  • The Wildcats score 108.0 points per 100 possessions (ninth in college basketball), while allowing 90.7 points per 100 possessions (163rd in college basketball).
  • Kentucky has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 9.3 per game (14th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.4 (302nd in college basketball).

Texas A&M Performance Insights

  • The Aggies have a +192 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.0 points per game. They’re putting up 77.4 points per game, 121st in college basketball, and are giving up 65.4 per contest to rank 41st in college basketball.
  • The 38.3 rebounds per game Texas A&M accumulates rank ninth in the country, 10.5 more than the 27.8 its opponents record.
  • Texas A&M knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (272nd in college basketball), 1.3 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 30.9% from beyond the arc (313th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 30.9%.
  • Texas A&M has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (174th in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than the 13.8 it forces (51st in college basketball).

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