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Kent State at Texas A&M odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Kent State at Texas A&M odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies meet Saturday night at the Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Texas A&M odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Kent State rolled up some mighty impressive offensive totals last season, and there is no reason to believe that production will be curbed in 2021.

QB Dustin Crum is back to lead an offense that averaged an eye-popping 49.8 PPG and 7.4 yards per play. WR Nykeim Johnson transfers over from Syracuse to keep the unit humming, and the Flashes return all five on the O-line.

Texas A&M went to and won the Orange Bowl over North Carolina last season, but they must replace QB Kellen Mond. QB Haynes King takes over, but Zach Calzada could also see time. King will have TE Jalen Wydermyer as a top target to help ease him into the starting role.

Kent State at Texas A&M odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kent State +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Texas A&M -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +28.5 (-110) | Texas A&M -28.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Kent State at Texas A&M odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas A&M 45, Kent State 30

Money line

Needless to say, betting $100 for every $1 won isn’t a good idea, so AVOID a Texas A&M (-10000) wager at all costs.

Against the spread

KENT STATE +28.5 (-110) is a highly attractive play catching more than four touchdowns. Yes, going to Kyle Field in front of the 12th man is intimidating, and Texas A&M -28.5 (-110) will win this football game handily.

However, the Golden Flashes sport an offense with the quality of a Power 5 school, and they’re no joke. Kent State is going to move the ball, they’re going to be quick, and the Aggies are going to be confused. Kent State’s offense is experienced and will give Texas A&M fits all evening long.

Over/Under

OVER 67.5 (-108) is the play here. As mentioned above, Kent State has a powerful offense, but they also have plenty of question marks on the defensive side of the football. This should allow King and the Aggies offense to move the ball at will, too.

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Week 1 first look: Kent State Golden Flashes at Texas A&M Aggies odds and lines, Aggies hefty favorites

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Kent State Golden Flashes and Texas A&M Aggies open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Kyle Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kent State vs. Texas A&M odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Golden Flashes were an exciting team in 2020, winning three of four games, while scoring at least 41 points in each of the final three outings. Overall, Kent State averaged 612.5 total yards per game and 49.8 PPG.

The Aggies capped off a strong season with a 41-27 victory over North Carolina in the Orange Bowl. Texas A&M’s most immediate concern is replacing QB Kellen Mond under center.

Kent State at Texas A&M odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kent State +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Texas A&M -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kent State +28.5, -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Texas A&M -28.5, -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Total (Over/Under): 66.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2020 betting stats:

  • ML: Kent State 3-1 | Texas A&M 9-1
  • ATS: Kent State 2-2 | Texas A&M 6-4
  • O/U: Kent State 3-1 | Texas A&M 5-5

Kent State at Texas A&M head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between these schools. Kent State last faced an SEC team Sept. 14, 2019, falling 55-16 at Auburn. A&M hasn’t faced a MAC school since a 56-23 win over Ball State Sept. 12, 2015.

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Tennessee at Texas A&M odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Tennessee Volunteers at Texas A&M Aggies sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

In Saturday’s action, the 8th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (8-1, 2-1 SEC) face the Texas A&M Aggies (6-3, 1-2) at Reed Arena in College Station, Tex. for a 2 p.m. tip-off. Below, we analyze the Tennessee-Texas A&M college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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Tennessee at Texas A&M: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Tennessee -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Texas A&M +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Tennessee -10.5 (-110) | Texas A&M +10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 129.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Tennessee at Texas A&M: Three things to know

  1. Tennessee rebounded after a shocking home loss to Alabama on Jan. 2, topping Arkansas 79-74 in Knoxville on Wednesday. However, the Vols didn’t cover in that one, and they’re 1-3 ATS across the past four games after a 5-0 ATS start. The Vols also allowed a season-high 74 points to the Hogs, and they’re yielding 72.5 PPG in the past two games, which is more than 15 points higher than their season average of 57.1 PPG allowed.
  2. Texas A&M was manhandled last time out, losing 78-54 at South Carolina on Jan. 6, and they have lost their past two road contests by at least 23 points. It’s a good thing this one is at home, where the Aggies have posted a 6-0 SU/3-3 ATS mark in six home outings.
  3. The Aggies enter this game on a 6-0 Under run. They have struggled to score points, going for just 67.3 PPG this season, 274th in the nation. They’re also hitting triples at just a 29.2 percent clip. The Vols are fourth in scoring defense, and the opposition is hitting just 38.8 percent from the field, good for 29th in the country.

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Tennessee at Texas A&M: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Tennessee 71, Texas A&M 57

Money line (ML)

Tennessee (-650) is going to work over Texas A&M (+475), but risking six and a half times your potential on a road team is just not good for business. Where is the value in playing such a heavy favorite? PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

TENNESSEE -10.5 (-110) is a decent play on the road, although laying double digits is always a risky proposition, especially on the away team. The Vols have had just one road game to date, and they handled themselves with aplomb in that one. Tennessee spanked Mizzou 73-53 as 4.5-point favorites on Dec. 30.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 129.5 (-105) is the lean, although I’d go really light on this one. A&M has struggled to put the ball in the basket, and they should really have a hard time against Tennessee’s suffocating defense. The Vols did hit a rare Over last time out, but the Under is 1-0 in their only road game to date, and 6-3 overall this season.

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Orange Bowl: North Carolina vs. Texas A&M odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Texas A&M Aggies Orange Bowl sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels (8-3, 7-3 ACC) meet the No. 5 Texas A&M Aggies (8-1, 8-1 SEC) in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze North Carolina-Texas A&M college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

North Carolina vs. Texas A&M: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: North Carolina +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Texas A&M -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: North Carolina +9 (-110) | Texas A&M -9 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 65.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

North Carolina vs. Texas A&M: Three things to know

  1. North Carolina beat the tar out of the Miami Hurricanes 62-26 in its final regular-season game. It capped a 2020 campaign in which North Carolina had the highest winning percentage in the program since 2015.
  2. The Aggies flirted with a College Football Playoff appearance but fell short by one spot in what is head coach Jimbo Fisher’s third year on the job. Texas A&M’s lone loss came to No. 1 Alabama  Oct. 3. The Aggies have rattled off six straight double-digit victories coming into the Orange Bowl.
  3. This is North Carolina head coach Mack Brown’s second season in charge and the Tar Heels beat Temple 55-13 in last year’s Military Bowl. Brown has a career 14-8 record in bowl games. Texas A&M’s football program is also trending up under Fisher. He has the Aggies in their first New Year’s Six bowl game since their 2012 Cotton Bowl appearance. Fisher has a 7-2 record in bowl games and won the 2013 BCS Championship while head coach of Florida State.

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North Carolina vs. Texas A&M: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texas A&M 35, North Carolina 24

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE because it’s too risky and expensive to take Texas A&M on the money line.

I do think the Aggies are a big enough lock to include them in money line parlays if that’s your thing.

Against the spread (ATS)

While one might think Texas A&M could come into the Orange Bowl a little sullen having just missed out on the CFP, I think Fisher is going to have his guys ready to play. Aggies senior QB Kellen Mond is playing in his final game in the program and you know Fisher wants to send him off on a winning note.

I am not so sure about how dialed into this bowl game North Carolina will be. A few key contributors for the Tar Heels opted out of the Orange Bowl, including RB Michael Carter (leader in rushing yards), WR Dyami Brown (leader in receiving yards) and LB Chazz Surratt (leader in tackles and is tied for the team lead with 6 sacks).

This intel is already baked into the line and the market has steamed Texas A&M from a 6-point opening favorite to the current number. Since we aren’t getting the best of the number, I only lean TEXAS A&M -9 (-110) for a half-unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Let’s follow the market movement in North Carolina-Texas A&M and BET UNDER 65.5 (-110) for 1 unit. It’s a fairly obvious play given the missing offensive production from the Tar Heels but this line was probably too high anyway.

Texas A&M doesn’t have an explosive offense but does have a smothering defense. North Carolina sophomore QB Sam Howell has a bright future ahead of him but it’s going to be pretty easy for the Aggies to defend Howell if he’s without his leading rusher and receiver.

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Texas A&M at Tennessee odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Texas A&M Aggies at Tennessee Volunteers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Texas A&M Aggies (7-1, 7-1 SEC) and the Tennessee Volunteers (3-6, 3-6) meet Saturday for a noon ET kickoff at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Below, we analyze the Texas A&M-Tennessee college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Aggies are No. 5 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Texas A&M at Tennessee: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texas A&M -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Tennessee +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texas A&M -14 (-110) | Tennessee +14 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 52 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Texas A&M at Tennessee: Three things to know

  1. Texas A&M is going to keep its foot on the gas, trying to push their way into the college football playoffs, but they need a little help. First off, though, they need to help themselves and not look past a wounded, but still dangerous Tennessee side on the road.
  2. The Aggies have won and covered three in a row away from Kyle Field since its only blemish, a 52-24 loss in Tuscaloosa against Alabama back on Oct. 3.
  3. On the flip side, the Vols have dropped three in a row at home, falling by at least 12 points in each outing while going 1-2 ATS.  The Under is 4-0 in four home games for Tennessee, too.

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Texas A&M at Tennessee: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texas A&M 34, Tennessee 16

Money line (ML)

Texas A&M (-600) is going to get it done in Knoxville, and if they’re unable to get into the four-team playoff, it will be due to a lack of upsets elsewhere and not due to their own undoing. However, risking six times your potential return in a road game is a strategy that is a loser long term. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

TEXAS A&M -14 (-110) is worth a small-unit wager, as the Aggies have covered three in a row on the road, and Tennessee +14 (-110) has dropped three straight at Neyland.

However, the Vols offense showed some signs of life at Vanderbilt last weekend in Nashville, albeit against a winless club. They’ll enter Saturday’s game, Senior Day for the Vols, with a little extra jump in their step.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 52 (-125) is the lean, and by lean I mean ever so slightly. Tennessee is actually pretty solid against the run, allowing just 133.3 yards per game on the ground to rank 34th in the country.

A&M is even better, allowing just 100.8 yards per game on the ground to rank ninth overall. They also yield just 22.1 PPG, and the Vols will be hard-pressed to do anything close to that.

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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Texas A&M Aggies at Auburn Tigers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies (6-1 overall, 6-1 SEC) visit the Auburn Tigers (5-3, 5-3) Saturday for a noon ET kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Below, we analyze the Texas A&M-Auburn college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Aggies are No. 6 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Texas A&M at Auburn: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texas A&M -233 (bet $233 to win $100) | Auburn +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texas A&M -6 (-125) | Auburn +6 (+105)
  • Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -134 | U: +110)

Texas A&M at Auburn: Three things to know

  1. Texas A&M won a windy, rain-soaked game at LSU 20-7 but took an ATS loss as a 16-point home favorite last week. QB Kellen Mond struggled to find his groove in the poor weather conditions, completing 11 of 34 passes for 105 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
  2. Auburn got steamrolled by Alabama in the Iron Bowl 43-12 and wasn’t able to cover as a 25.5-point road underdog this past Saturday. Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones torched the Tigers for 302 passing yards with 5 touchdowns and no picks.
  3. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has outfoxed Jimbo Fisher in both Texas A&M-Auburn games since Fisher took the Aggies head coaching gig in 2018. The Tigers are 2-0 straight up and ATS, but the Aggies hold an edge in total yards (814-579) and first downs (51-29).

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Texas A&M at Auburn: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Auburn 24, Texas A&M 17

Money line (ML)

Let’s not overreact to Auburn getting boat raced by Alabama in last week’s Iron Bowl. The Tigers were heavy underdogs for a reason, and the Aggies don’t have nearly the passing game the Tide does. Mond is ranked 80th in the country in completion percentage and 40th in passer-efficiency rating.

I give Auburn a real shot to win this game because I like how its offensive line matches up with Texas A&M’s defensive line. Auburn’s offensive line is 12th in line yards per carry, 10th in opportunity rate and 22nd in stuff rate; Texas A&M’s defensive line is 68th in opportunity rate and 98th in power success rate, according to Football Outsiders.

The Tigers can keep the chains moving and control the tempo of this game. I lean AUBURN +190 for a quarter-unit.

Against the spread (ATS)

Texas A&M’s rush defense numbers look good, but it hasn’t played many good rushing teams and no one as committed to the run as Auburn. Also, the Tigers defense can have a bounce-back game against a far less explosive Aggies pass game.

Plus, this is a pros vs. joes spot where 68% of the money bet is on the Auburn line, but 65% of the bets placed are on Texas A&M laying points. Auburn is 4-0 and 3-1 ATS at home this season and has covered three straight vs. Texas A&M. The Tigers generally improve as the season progresses. Auburn is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games in December.

GIMME AUBURN +6 (+105) for 1.75 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The market has juiced the Over up to -134 and I don’t have as strong of a feeling on the Under as I do Auburn plus points.

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LSU at Texas A&M odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s LSU Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The LSU Tigers (3-3 overall, 3-3 SEC) visit the Texas A&M Aggies (5-1, 5-1) Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the LSU-Texas A&M college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Aggies are ranked No. 6 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

LSU at Texas A&M: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: LSU +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Texas A&M -556 (bet $556 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: LSU +14.5 (-106) | Texas A&M -14.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

LSU at Texas A&M: Three things to know

  1. Texas A&M won its last game, 48-3 at South Carolina way back on Nov. 7. The Aggies had their last 2 games canceled—Tennessee and Ole Miss—because of COVID-19 complications. Texas A&M will have roughly 25,000 fans inside of Kyle Field, which seats about 100,000.
  2. LSU won at Arkansas 27-24 last week. Freshman QB TJ Finley is 2-1 since being named LSU’s starter. He connected on 27 of 42 passes for 271 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions against the Razorbacks.
  3. The Tigers trampled the Aggies 50-7 in last year’s meeting en route to a national title. LSU has owned Texas A&M since the Aggies joined the SEC in 2011, covering all 9 meetings and going 8-1 overall.

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LSU at Texas A&M: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texas A&M 31, LSU 21

Money line (ML)

These money line prices mean it’s either dog or nothing for me. LSU (+410) has followed up wins with losses or vice versa every game this season and that’s partially due to its inconsistent rushing performances.

The Tigers have gained at least 148 rushing yards in each of their 3 wins, but those defenses aren’t half as stout against the run as Texas A&M. The Aggies are 10th in rushing yards allowed per game and 18th in yards allowed per rush.

No way I can back LSU with a freshman quarterback under center without a run game to help him out most likely. PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Against the spread (ATS)

I lean LSU +14.5 (-106) because the spread has been steamed up past an even 14 and Texas A&M could come out sluggish following its long layoff. According to Pregame.com, 71% of the money and 74% of the bets placed are on the Aggies. So, being on the same side as the House with an even number is appealing.

Considering everything I laid out in the money line section, it’s too tough to make LSU an official play. Also, both teams are equally inconsistent vs. bookmakers’ expectations; LSU and Texas A&M are both 3-3 ATS this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 63.5 (-110) is my best bet in LSU-Texas A&M. First of all, the weather forecast predicts a rainy and slightly windy game which I think could affect the timing of each offense.

In Texas A&M senior QB Kellen Mond’s two games against LSU, he has only completed 42% of his passes and he threw 3 picks with zero touchdowns in last year’s meeting.

The year prior, Mond threw for a career-high 6 touchdowns in a seven overtime, 74-72 Texas A&M win, but only two of those touchdowns were in regulation.

Second, the Under is 7-2 in Tigers’ last 9 games as a road underdog and the Under is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games as a favorite. GIMME UNDER 63.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

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