According to the NCAAB schedule, The Aggies of Texas A&M will look to defend their home court against the Northwestern State Demon on Tuesday evening as college basketball ramps back up after the holiday weekend. Check Insiders Betting Digest for more NW State vs Texas A&M betting picks.
NCAAB bettors can look forward to making their NW State vs Texas A&M betting picks. Buzz Williams’s team is a disappointing 6-5 on the season and will look to get back on track after being ranked earlier in the season.
The game is scheduled for a 7:00 PM EST tip-off at Reed Arena in College Station, TX, and will be broadcast on the SEC Network. The Aggies enter the game as a (-17.5) point home favorite, with the total currently set at 146.5 points. The home team is paying out at (-2350) to win the game straight up.
Northwestern State at Texas A&M Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Information
Shockingly, these two NCAA basketball teams go back further than you might think, further than just NCAA basketball games today, as these two teams have met nine times since the 1987-88 season. Not shockingly, Texas A&M is a perfect 9-0 in the series, as all nine meetings have come in College Station.
The closest meeting came in the inaugural one, where the difference was just five. Since then, the Aggies have won the last eight meetings by at least 12 points and as many as 41 points in 2014-15. The most recent meeting between the two clubs came last season when the Aggies won by 19 points, which is definitely impacting NW State vs Texas A&M betting picks.
Northwestern State Performance Recap
When looking at college basketball standings, Northwestern State enters the game ranked 266th in the nation according to Kenpom, rising nearly 100 spots on the rankings over the course of the season. The Demons have dropped consecutive games going into Tuesday’s game, dropping their record on the season to 8-4.
Their most recent game came Tuesday, December 20th, against nationally ranked Baylor, where they fell by just 10 points after holding the Bears to just 58 points for the game. Demarcus Sharp and Ja’monta Black led Corey Gipson’s team to the upset opportunity with 34 of the team’s 48 points.
The concern for Coach Jipson comes on the defensive side of the court, as the Demons rank 303rd in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency. Northwestern State is one of the worst teams in the nation in keeping teams off of the offensive glass, ranking 352nd while also ranking 265th in opponents’ effective field goal percentage.
Key Injuries
According to the college basketball injury report, there are no injury concerns on this roster as Northwestern State depends on a “Big Three” scenario. Impressive college basketball players, starting guards Sharp, Black, and Isaac Haney, are combining to score 43.1 points per game.
Black is the big threat from outside the arc, hoisting up ten triples per contest and connecting on 34.5% of those tries. As a team, the Demons shoot a respectable 35% from three-point land.
Betting Trends to Know
The Demons are quietly one of the best teams to wager on in the nation this season, as they are a tremendous 9-2 against the spread.
They currently lead the Southland Conference with an 82% cover rate while covering by +6.1 points per game. The total has gone over in six of their last eight games this season, as they are scoring 72.5 points per game while surrendering 74.2 points on the campaign.
Texas A&M Performance Recap
Texas A&M skidded into the holiday break, losing three of their last four games, with their lone victory coming against Oregon State.
The Beavers are arguably the second worst power six team in the nation, ahead of only Louisville, and were actually leading the Aggies 30-26 at the half. Coach William’s club turned it around after the break, holding their opponent to just 24 points en route to the 18-point victory.
Key Injuries
Currently, there are no injuries to discuss with Buzz Williams group as they deploy a healthy collection of transfer talent, which helps their NCAAB odds. Taylor teams with former Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford to form one of the best defensive backcourts in the Southeastern Conference while Henry Coleman (Duke) and Julius Marble (Michigan State) give Williams a very talented frontcourt duo.
Betting Trends to Know
The Aggies were ranked 24th in the nation at one point this season but have been unable to string together any kind of consistent performances.
They are led by sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV who leads the team in both, scoring at 15.9 points per game as well as assists at 3.7 per contest. Taylor is also one of the best perimeter defenders in the nation in terms of steals, averaging 2.5 per ball game.
He is one of only nine players in the nation to average better than 15 points, and 2.4 steals per ball game this season.
Northwestern State vs Texas A&M Odds
- Moneyline: Texas A&M (-2350) Northwestern State (+1138)
- Total: 146.5 Points
- Spread: Texas A&M (-17.5)
Betting Picks
Moneyline
Taking the Texas A&M moneyline in a foregone conclusion. The Aggies are perfect in this series and should have been able to reset with a week off following two consecutive losses. This team is well-coached and extremely talented. They should be able to punish the Demons on the glass en route to a straight-up victory.
Total
The over is the play here. When making NCAAB picks, remember that either team is a particularly stellar defensive team, while both have talented offensive weapons. This game could have the potential to get up and down for stints, as both clubs are capable of turning their opponents over and creating fast break opportunities.
Spread
Play Northwestern State here. While Texas A&M is going to win this game straight up, they aren’t playing well enough to warrant such a large spread. When making NW State vs Texas A&M betting picks, don’t forget this same Northwestern State team defeated a Texas Christian team that is currently ranked within the top 25.
They were without Mike Miles and Damion Baugh, who were both out due to injury and suspension, but the fact remains this team defeated a top-25 team this season, and now they have an opportunity against a struggling club.
Northwestern State vs Texas A&M Score Prediction
NFL Pick: Texas A&M 83 Northwestern State 71
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