- The #4 Texas A&M Aggies will meet the #5 Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament
- The Aggies are coming off a nine-point win over Yale, while UM took down UC San Diego 68-65
- See the opening odds and betting lines for Michigan vs Texas A&M
The #4 Texas A&M Aggies (23-10, 16-13-3 ATS) and the #5 Michigan Wolverines (26-9, 17-18 ATS) will meet on Saturday, March 22, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 where either #1 Auburn or #9 Creighton will be waiting. According to the latest college basketball odds, the Aggies slight favorites to advance to the second weekend.
Opening Michigan vs Texas A&M Odds
Texas A&M has opened as a -1.5 point favorite over the Wolverines and slight -125 chalk on the moneyline. The Wolverines come back as +105 underdogs in the round of 32. The game total has opened at 139.5 with -110 odds on both the over and the under.
Odds as of March 20 at DraftKings. See SBD’s full list of Visa betting sites.
Neither team is seen as much of a threat in the odds to win March Madness. Michigan is +6000 while Texas A&M is longer at +10000, despite being favored in their head-to-head matchup.
Aggies Get by Yale
Texas A&M earned a comfortable win over #13 Yale, leading by 11 at halftime and never allowing the Bulldogs within six points in the second. Junior forward Pharrel Payne (9.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG) finished with a game-high (and career-high) 25 points and 10 rebounds in an 80-71 win for Texas A&M.
The Aggies won comfortably despite hitting just 25% of their shots from three (6-of-25). They dominated the post, finishing with a 48-32 edge in points in the paint and a 37-29 edge in rebounds.
MICH vs TEX A&M Ratings Comparison
Michigan’s ratings are from prior to Thursday’s games.
Michigan Puts Tritons Upset Bid to Rest
The Wolverines looked to be on their way to an easy win as well in the first round, taking a 14-point lead into halftime against #12 UC San Diego. But the Tritons came almost all the way back, pulling within a single point (45-44) less than six minutes into the second half.
Dusty May’s team showed its mettle by immediately stretching the lead back to double-digits over the next three minutes, only to give it all back and find itself trailing by one with under two minutes to play. But as they’ve done all season, Michigan came out on the right side of a hyper-close game. would end up on the right side of a 68-65 win65. Michigan has now won 12 games this season by four points or fewer.
Vladislav Goldin had a team-high 14 points while Danny Wolf’s game-high 11 rebounds helped the Wolverines finish +6 on the glass.
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In a highly anticipated matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Texas A&M Aggies, the betting odds and lines have been set with the Aggies being favored by a slim margin. This game is sure to be a thrilling showdown between two powerhouse college football teams.
The Texas A&M Aggies come into this game with a strong record and a high-powered offense led by quarterback Kellen Mond. The Aggies have been impressive all season long and are looking to continue their winning streak against the Wolverines. With a potent offense and a solid defense, the Aggies are a force to be reckoned with and are rightfully favored in this matchup.
On the other hand, the Michigan Wolverines are no slouches themselves. Led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines have had a solid season and are looking to pull off an upset against the favored Aggies. With a strong defense and a balanced offense, the Wolverines have the talent and skill to compete with any team in the country.
As for the betting odds and lines, the Aggies are currently favored by a slim margin. This means that the oddsmakers believe that the Aggies have a slight edge over the Wolverines in this matchup. However, anything can happen in college football and upsets are always possible.
For those looking to place bets on this game, it’s important to consider all factors before making a decision. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it will ultimately come down to which team executes better on game day.
Overall, the Michigan vs Texas A&M matchup is shaping up to be an exciting game with high stakes. Whether you’re rooting for the Aggies or the Wolverines, this game is sure to be a must-watch for college football fans everywhere.
