- #6 Tennessee travels to College Station to face #7 Texas A&M
- The Aggies are short, home favorites over the Volunteers
- See the latest Tennessee vs Texas A&M picks, player props, and odds for February 22
Two top ten teams play in the SEC on Saturday. #6 Tennessee (21-5, 4-4 away, 15-11 ATS) hits the road to play #7 Texas A&M (20-6, 12-1 home, 13-11-2 ATS). Tipoff for this SEC battle is scheduled at 12 pm ET at Reed Arena in College Station.
Texas A&M is a 1.5-point home favorite in the latest college basketball odds and is -125 on the moneyline. The O/U is 130.5.
Tennessee vs Texas A&M Odds
With -125 odds on the moneyline, sportsbooks are giving Texas A&M a 55.56% chance of beating Tennessee at home. Points will have to be earned in this game with a low O/U of 130.5. Tennessee opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Texas A&M but the spread has since flipped. The total has not changed.
Odds as of February 21 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Use the best DraftKings promo code for your Tennessee vs Texas A&M bets.
Tennessee’s Road Struggles
Tennessee has been great this season and has just five losses on the campaign. The bad news for Tennessee in this matchup is that four of those losses happened away from Knoxville. In conference play, Tennessee is just 2-4 straight up on the road. Now they head into a hostile environment at Texas A&M.
Despite the struggles on the road, they have still won four of their last five games. Tennessee is talented offensively, but they win with defense. The Volunteers are first in defensive efficiency this season and allow just 60.5 points per game. Tennessee’s offense and defense both run through point guard Zakai Zeigler. Zeigler is averaging 13.4 points per game and is fourth in the country with 7.5 assists per contest. He shoots 40.3% from the field, forces two steals per game, and is great at finding his teammates in open lanes.
The Volunteers like to bully their opponents with strong rebounding and suffocating defense. They average 37.9 rebounds per game and are 22nd in the nation in rebounding margin. With a low total, grabbing rebounds and generating second-chance points will be vital to winning this game.
Texas A&M is Looking for a Bounce Back
Texas A&M’s five-game winning streak came to a halt on Tuesday as the Aggies got embarrassed at Mississippi State. They turned the ball over 19 times and lost 70-54. Texas A&M is in a great bounce-back spot here returning home in College Station.
The Aggies need to shoot better in this game after going just 28% from the field in the second half vs Mississippi State. That will not be an easy task against Tennessee’s defense, however. Even if Texas A&M does not have a great shooting day, that has not stopped them from getting wins in the past. They are the #1 team in the country in offensive rebounds. The Aggies are great at following their shots and crashing the boards to give their offense another chance. The offense is led by Wade Taylor IV, who is averaging just under 15 points per game.
Texas A&M’s defense is behind Tennessee’s statistically, but not by much. They are ranked fifth in defensive efficiency this season and allow just 65.5 points per game. They are great at making it difficult for the opposing team to move the ball, and they force over 14 turnovers per contest.
Tennessee vs Texas A&M Player Props
Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier has the highest point total on the board with an O/U of 16.5. He is averaging 17.5 points this season and has scored 21 points in two of his last three games.
Tennessee vs Texas A&M Predictions
This is going to be a tight game where points are earned, not given. Both teams will be crashing the boards, and whichever team wins the rebounding battle will likely win this game. Because of that, I am backing the home team in this SEC matchup.
Tennessee has the physicality advantage in most of the games they play, but this will not be the case against Buzz Williams’s team. Texas A&M is at home where they have only lost once this season, and while Zakai Zeigler is having a great year, he has struggled with turnovers. He has a 21.8% turnover rate this year, which does not bode well against this Aggie defense.
I am betting on Texas A&M to win by at least two points on Saturday.
Tennessee vs Texas A&M Pick: Texas A&M -1.5 (-108)
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The Tennessee Volunteers will face off against the Texas A&M Aggies on February 22nd in what promises to be an exciting college basketball matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances and will be looking to secure a crucial win as they jockey for position in the SEC standings.
The Volunteers are currently ranked 18th in the nation and have a record of 16-6 overall, including a 9-6 mark in conference play. Led by head coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee boasts a balanced offensive attack with four players averaging double figures in scoring. Guard Santiago Vescovi leads the team with 13.8 points per game, while forward John Fulkerson adds 11.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest.
On the other side, the Aggies are 8-7 overall and 2-6 in SEC play. Despite their record, Texas A&M has shown flashes of potential this season, including a recent upset victory over then-15th ranked Kansas. Guard Quenton Jackson leads the team in scoring with 13.6 points per game, while forward Emanuel Miller contributes 12.9 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds per game.
In terms of odds and predictions for this matchup, Tennessee enters as the favorite with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge. The Volunteers have been more consistent throughout the season and have proven themselves against tougher competition. However, Texas A&M has shown they can compete with top teams and should not be overlooked.
As for picks and props, bettors may want to consider taking Tennessee to cover the spread or betting on the over for total points scored. The Volunteers have a more potent offense and should be able to exploit Texas A&M’s defense. Prop bets to watch for could include player props for Vescovi and Jackson, as both guards are capable of putting up big numbers.
Overall, this matchup between Tennessee and Texas A&M has the potential to be a close and competitive game. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle between two talented teams looking to make a statement in the SEC. Be sure to tune in on February 22nd to see who comes out on top in this exciting college basketball showdown.