Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Ohio State vs Texas A&M NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in College Station.

Ohio State vs Texas A&M Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buckeyes and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Texas A&M is favored by -6.5 against Ohio State in a non-conference matchup.

Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas A&M Aggies
Where: College Station at Reed Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds TXAM -6.5, OHIOST +211 | TXAM -261 O/U 146.5

Buckeyes Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ohio State?

Ohio State cruised to an 81-47 win over Youngstown State on Monday, November 11th. The Buckeyes, playing at home, were -19 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined points of 128 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Ohio State led 37-22 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring the Penguins 44-25.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, thanks in part to their 45.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 22 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Buckeyes connected on 61.8% of their two-point shots, going 21 for 34. They also dished out 16 assists, with John Mobley Jr. contributing 3 assists and hitting 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 16 points.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 47 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes gave up 31 field goals on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, Ohio State allowed 21 of 34 shots to fall, a 61% success rate for their opponent. From three-point range, the Buckeyes gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% clip. Their opponent also went 9/13 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%.

Aggies Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Texas A&M?

Texas A&M cruised to a 97-71 win over Lamar on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Aggies were heavy favorites at -25 and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

After leading 50-29 at halftime, Texas A&M added 47 points in the 2nd half, while Lamar scored 42. Though the Aggies allowed more points in the 2nd half, their offense kept pace to secure the win.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 97 points with a 55.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks to 62.5% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes.

The Aggies also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 23 points, while Zhuric Phelps added 16 points and 7 assists. Wade Taylor IV, Andersson Garcia, and Ja'Sean Jackson each contributed 15 points, with Garcia hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Aggies Team Defense

Texas A&M struggled defensively, giving up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Aggies couldn’t contain the two-point attack, where they allowed 62% shooting on 32 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M gave up 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Aggies allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Buckeyes vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Ohio State has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Aggies have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 79 points per game in these contests.
Ohio State has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Aggies have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.