The Memphis Tigers (6-2) travel to face off against the Texas A&M Aggies (7-2) on Sunday, December 10th. This game will be played at Reed Arena in College Station and televised on ESPN2. Both Memphis and Texas A&M will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET.
Memphis Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies
The Memphis Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
As of today’s game, Memphis has a 6-2 overall record. In away games, the Tigers have a 3-2 record this season, while they are undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. Prior to today’s game, Memphis has a 4-4 record against the spread (ATS). Within that ATS record, they are 3-2 when playing on the road and 1-2 when playing at home.
After eight games, Memphis has an over/under record of 5-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 153.5 points per game so far. The Tigers’ last five games have culminated with an average of 153 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.
The Texas A&M Aggies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Today’s game will be the 10th of the season for Texas A&M and they currently have a 7-2 overall record. In their previous ten home games, Texas A&M has a 9-1 record, including last year. Prior to today’s game, Texas A&M has a 5-3 ATS record. Over their previous five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, Texas A&M has an over/under record of 5-3-0, with their games averaging 143.4 points per game on average. When analyzing the Aggies’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.
Memphis Offense Breakdown
The Memphis offense is coming off a game where they scored 77 points against Ole Miss. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.5% and connected on 3 threes. The team’s top scorer is David Jones, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 19, while Jahvon Quinerly also carries a PPG average of 12 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Jones (F) | 19.0 | 6.4 | 1.2 |
| Jahvon Quinerly (G) | 12.0 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Jaykwon Walton (G) | 9.6 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
Texas A&M Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 76.8 points per game, the Texas A&M had a below average performance. They scored 47 points against Virginia and had a field goal percentage of 30.4%. On the offensive front, the Aggies have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 303rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 380th in terms of percentage and 291st in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Taylor IV (G) | 18.0 | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Henry Coleman III (F) | 14.2 | 9.1 | 1.4 |
| Tyrece Radford (G) | 13.0 | 4.8 | 2.2 |
Memphis Team Defense
Memphis’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.1 points per game. In their most recent game, the Memphis defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Ole Miss knocked down 11 three-pointers on their way to 80 points.
Texas A&M Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Texas A&M defense is giving up an average of 67.7 points per contest. Against Virginia, the Aggies’ defense gave up 59 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Virginia only made 6 free-throws.
Tigers vs Aggies Trends
- In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 73 points per game while allowing 72 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Texas A&M has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 71. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Aggies have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Tigers vs Aggies Prediction
The Tigers come in as the underdog at +7.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 150.5 and given that our model is projecting 143 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:December 10, 2023 Memphis Tigers, Texas A&M Aggies, Uncategorized