The Texas A&M Aggies (15-9, 4-7 SEC) visit the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (22-2, 10-1) Saturday. Tip-off is set for noon ET (on ESPN). Below, we look at the Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Coming off just its second loss of the season, an 80-76 overtime defeat at Arkansas Tuesday, Auburn will look to get back on track behind star F Jabari Smith, who averages 15.5 points per game (PPG).
The Tigers have had 2 straight close calls, beating Georgia by just 2 (74-72) prior to their battle with Arkansas. The Tigers, who fell out of the top spot in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, are 17-7 against the spread (ATS).
As for Texas A&M, it has struggled this season in conference play, including discouraging losses to Missouri and South Carolina. The Aggies are just 12-11 ATS this season.
They’re led by 6-foot-5 G Quenton Jackson, who averages 13.0 PPG.
Texas A&M at Auburn odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Texas A&M +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Auburn -850 (bet $850 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Texas A&M +11.5 (-105) | Auburn -11.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Auburn 79, Texas A&M 64
Money line
PASS.
Auburn hasn’t played well enough lately to warrant a -850 valuation, but undefeated at home (12-0), it’s almost certain it comes out on top. The Aggies have lost 7 straight and are just 3-3 on the road.
Against the spread
LEAN to AUBURN -11.5 (-120).
It’s not my favorite play in the game, so this is just a “lean.” It is a good get-right spot for the Tigers. who should still be considered one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers are 11-1 ATS at home. While the Aggies are 6-5 ATS in conference play, the Tigers are an SEC-best 8-3 within conference play.
The Aggies are coming in having failed to cover 3 of their last 4. They also rank 177th in defensive rebounding, one of the Tigers’ main strengths.
Put it all together, and the Tigers should feast at home.
Over/Under
BET OVER 141.5 (-110).
If there’s one thing both teams can do well, it is hit the Over.
The Tigers are 14-10 O/U this season, while the Aggies are 16-7. In conference play, it gets even more remarkable with the Aggies 8-3 O/U and the Tigers 7-4.
While the Aggies haven’t won lately, they’ve played 6 Overs in a row. Auburn is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 games and is 7-5 O/U in home games.
Considering the aforementioned rebounding difference, offensive boards and extra opportunities should be abundant.
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