Purdue Boilermakers vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

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

Texas A&M vs Purdue Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on CBS, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Purdue is favored by -2.5 at home against Texas A&M.

Texas A&M vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas A&M Aggies at Purdue Boilermakers
Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds PUR -2.5, TXAM +117 | PUR -143 O/U 143

Aggies Preview: Do the Aggies Have a Shot at a Win at Indianapolis?

Texas A&M improved to 8-2 on the season with a 72-67 win over Texas Tech on Sunday. The Aggies were +1.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the win.

At home, Texas A&M led 34-31 at halftime and outscored Texas Tech 38-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 9 of 24 three-pointers, hitting 37.5% from deep, while their two-point shooting was just 37.2% (16/43). The Aggies also made 13 of 18 free throws, good for 72.2%.

Chance McMillian led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Wade Taylor IV added 19 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 35.3% from the field. Kevin Overton contributed 17 points, knocking down 4 of 9 threes, and Jace Carter was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 3 of 4 from deep.

Aggies Team Defense

Texas A&M's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Aggies limited their opponent's two-point attempts, allowing just 16 makes on 43 attempts, also at 37%.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M's defense gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37% from three. The Aggies sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 72%.

Boilermakers Preview: Can the Boilermakers Please their Home Crowd?

Purdue improved to 8-2 on the season with an 83-78 win over Maryland on Sunday. The Boilermakers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

Purdue turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 42. They were trailing 36-31 at halftime before their strong 2nd half performance.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 76.9%, converting 10 of 13 attempts.

Braden Smith was a standout, dishing out 10 assists and scoring 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range. Derik Queen also had a big game, finishing with 26 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.1% from the field.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 40 tries.

From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponents shot 34%, connecting on 9 of 26 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 for 76%. Purdue gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Aggies vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Aggies have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 80 points per game in this stretch.
Across the Boilermakers last ten home games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 6-4 straight-up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Aggies have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Boilermakers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.