The Texas A&M Aggies (21-9) travel to face off against the LSU Tigers (14-16) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge and televised on SECN. Texas A&M is coming off a win in their previous game, while LSU is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kentucky. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.

Texas A&M Aggies vs LSU Tigers

The Aggies Are Coming Off A Win

Texas A&M improved to 21-9 on the season with an 83-72 win over Auburn on Tuesday. The Aggies, who were +4.5 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Playing at home, Texas A&M led 40-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Auburn 43-38 to seal the win.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers dropped to 14-16 on the season after a tough 95-64 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday. LSU entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the 155.5-point line.

LSU fell behind early, trailing 50-23 at halftime. They managed to score 41 points in the second half but allowed 45 points, unable to close the gap.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 36% from three-point range, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and went 18 for 25 from the free-throw line, good for 72%.

The Aggies dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 24 offensive rebounds and dishing out 16 assists. Tahaad Pettiford and Zhuric Phelps each scored 19 points, with Pettiford hitting 6 of 10 from deep. Andersson Garcia contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, making both of his three-point attempts.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

LSU managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making 6 of 10 attempts.

Otega Oweh led the Tigers with 24 points, shooting 81.8% from the field. Ansley Almonor added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Cam Carter connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Aggies Team Defense

Texas A&M’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Aggies allowed 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Texas A&M’s defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 25 shots, good for 36%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 72%. The Aggies allowed 24 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Team Defense

Texas A&M’s defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field, converting 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Texas A&M’s defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 25 shots, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 72%. The Aggies gave up 24 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aggies vs Tigers Trends

• Through their last five road games, Texas A&M has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 66 points per game.
• In their last five games at home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. LSU posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Aggies have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-2-1.

Aggies vs Tigers Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +6.5, the Tigers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 141.5 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the over.

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