Southern Jaguars vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Planning on watching today’s Jaguars and Aggies game? Catch the action at Reed Arena in College Station, TX, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Texas A&M is favored by -26.5 at home against Southern.

SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southern Jaguars +26.5

This game will be played at Reed Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.
• Even though we have Texas A&M winning straight-up, we like Southern at +26.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Jaguars Have What it Takes in College Station?

Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games

Southern dropped a close one on Wednesday, falling 70-68 to East Texas A&M on the road. Entering the game as 4-point favorites, the Jaguars not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Southern matched East Texas A&M with 33 points in the second half, but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

In their latest game, the Southern Jaguars put up 68 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, thanks in large part to their impressive 61.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 13 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 34.8% of their two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the Jaguars shot 54.5%, making 12 of 22 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Cam Amboree and Khaliq Abdul-Mateen both hit 4 threes, with Abdul-Mateen shooting 66.7% overall and Amboree hitting 63.6% of his shots.

Southern’s defense gave up 70 points in this one, with the opponent shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 made baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Southern held the opponent to 7 of 25 shooting, or 28%. The opponent also went to the line 20 times, making 15 free throws for a 75% rate. Southern gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Will Texas A&M Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Texas A&M improved to 3-0 on the season with a 78-64 win over Ohio State on Friday, November 15th. The Aggies were -5.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 14-point victory.

A&M led 31-22 at halftime and put up 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Texas A&M put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a two-point shooting mark of 39.3% and a three-point percentage of 38.1% (8/21).

The Aggies were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 32 of 40 attempts for 80%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Wade Taylor IV, Bruce Thornton, and Manny Obaseki each scored 15 points, with Obaseki shooting 100% from three-point range (1/1).

Despite giving up 32 points from the free-throw line, Texas A&M’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting overall. The Aggies limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent hitting just 39% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Texas A&M allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.