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The Texas Longhorns (13-6, 2-4 SEC) welcome the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies (15-4, 4-2) to the Moody Center in Austin Saturday. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Texas A&M vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Texas A&M, which is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 2-game win streak. It beat the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels 63-62 Wednesday, covering as a 3-point road underdog. The Aggies lost their last 2 games prior to this win streak, both against top-10 conference opponents. They are 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games and 11-7-1 ATS on the season.
The Longhorns, who started the season ranked No. 19 in the Coaches Poll, beat the Missouri Tigers 61-53 Tuesday, closing as a 2.5-point home favorite. They got back to their winning ways after losing 4 of their last 5, including an 80-60 loss at the Aggies Jan. 4. Texas has covered 4 of its last 5 games and is 11-8 ATS on the season.
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Texas A&M at Texas odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Texas A&M -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Texas -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Texas A&M +1.5 (-115) | Texas -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Texas A&M at Texas picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas 72, Texas A&M 66
Moneyline
BET TEXAS (-118).
The Longhorns have been close to beating a few very good teams at home this month, losing to No. 7 Tennessee 74-70 Jan. 11, as well as No. 1 Auburn 87-82 Jan. 7. They have otherwise played well at home, beating Missouri Tuesday.
The Aggies have lost 2 of their last 3 games as underdogs and scored 69 or fewer points in 3 straight. They have allowed 78 or more points in 3 of their last 5. Texas A&M is 2-2 on the road this season and will be in a rowdy Moody Center Saturday.
Expect the home side to come out on top, and play TEXAS (-118).
Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no great reason to take the spread over the moneyline. Considering A&M won its last game by 1 and Texas has played SEC sides close at home, avoid this option, and play the moneyline for the better value.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 141.5 (-110).
The Aggies have been on fire for Under bettors over the last few weeks. Their defense has been electric, holding opponents to 62 or fewer points in 5 of their last 8 games. Texas A&M is 3-8 O/U in its last 11.
The Longhorns have gone Under in 2 straight games and in 4 of their last 7, scoring 70 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6. They have allowed 70 or fewer in 5 of their last 7 home games.
Back UNDER 141.5 (-110).
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