Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

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

Texas vs Texas A&M Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Longhorns and Aggies. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Texas A&M being favored by -1.5 at home against Texas.

Texas vs. Texas A&M Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas Longhorns at Texas A&M Aggies
Where: Austin at Moody Center
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds TXAM -1.5, TX -105 | TXAM -117 O/U 140.5

Longhorns Preview: Are the Longhorns Ready for a Road Win?

Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games

Texas improved to 13-6 on the season with a 61-53 win over Missouri on Tuesday. The Longhorns, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.

Texas led 32-25 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 29 points in the second half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the 147.5-point over/under line.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

The Longhorns struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 61 points on 34% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38%, and they hit only 20% from three-point range, connecting on 4 of 20 attempts.

Arthur Kaluma led the team with 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 40% overall and 33.3% from deep. Tre Johnson added 12 points, but shot just 20% from the field and 12.5% from three, hitting 1 of 8 attempts.

Longhorns Team Defense

Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% success rate.

Inside the arc, Texas allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43%. The Longhorns sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 attempts, shooting 76%. Texas also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Aggies Preview: Will Texas A&M Make it Happen at Home?

Texas A&M Aggies Recent Game/Games

Texas A&M improved to 15-4 on the season with a 63-62 win over Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Aggies, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 33-26 at halftime, Texas A&M turned things around by outscoring Ole Miss 37-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 141.5 over/under line.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Texas A&M managed just 63 points, shooting 38.1% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 29 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 7 for 9 from the line.

The Aggies grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Sean Pedulla led the way with 16 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Zhuric Phelps added 14 points despite shooting 0 for 5 from deep. Jaylen Murray and Manny Obaseki each contributed 12 points, with Obaseki hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Aggies Team Defense

Defensively, Texas A&M held their opponent to 62 points on 36% shooting from the field. They gave up 13 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Aggies allowed 11 threes on 35 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31%. Texas A&M also sent them to the line just 4 times, where they hit 3 free throws. The Aggies limited second-chance opportunities, giving up 6 offensive rebounds.

Longhorns vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Longhorns have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
The Aggies are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
The last ten games that Texas was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Aggies have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.