Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

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

Texas A&M vs Rutgers Prediction

Betting on today's Aggies and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on truT. Texas A&M is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Rutgers. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.

Texas A&M vs. Rutgers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Texas A&M Aggies at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
  • Where: Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 30th
  • Betting Odds TXAM -4.5, TXAM -197 | RUTGER +162 O/U 147

Aggies Preview: Will Texas A&M Be The Talk of MGM Grand Garden Arena?

Texas A&M picked up a 77-73 road win over Creighton on Wednesday, November 27th. The Aggies were -4 favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, going over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.

After trailing 31-27 at halftime, Texas A&M turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 42.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Texas A&M's offense put up 77 points despite shooting just 39.4% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 16 of 23 free throws (69.6%).

Pop Isaacs led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, knocking down 5 of 10 threes. Wade Taylor IV added 18 points, while Henry Coleman III was efficient inside, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Aggies also pulled down 21 offensive boards, but finished with just 8 assists as a team.

Aggies Team Defense

Despite Texas A&M's defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points in their last game. The Aggies held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 60 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M's defense gave up 13 threes on 37 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 87%.

Scarlet Knights Preview: Will the Scarlet Knights Win at MGM Grand Garden Arena?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers fell to Alabama 95-90 on Wednesday, November 27th. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Scarlet Knights kept it close on the road, covering the spread.

The game’s total points reached 185, surpassing the over/under line of 163. Rutgers allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 49 of their own.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 threes for a 15.4% rate, but were strong inside, connecting on 51.9% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they excelled, making 30 of 35 for an 85.7% mark.

Dylan Harper led the way with 37 points, shooting 57.9% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Mark Sears added 24 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Ace Bailey contributed 22 points, making 1 of 3 from three-point range. Rutgers finished with just 8 assists as a team, grabbing 12 offensive rebounds.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Rutgers struggled defensively, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. The Scarlet Knights couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 20 buckets on 33 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposition shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they hit 25 free throws. Rutgers allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies vs Scarlet Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Aggies last five road games, the team averaged 84 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
  • As the betting underdog, the Scarlet Knights have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Rutgers posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Aggies have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-3-1.

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