The Texas A&M Aggies (8-2) travel to face off against the Purdue Boilermakers (8-2) on Saturday, December 14th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on CBS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 12:00 ET.

Texas A&M Aggies vs Purdue Boilermakers

The Aggies Are Coming Off A Win

Texas A&M improved to 8-2 on the season with a 72-67 win over Texas Tech on Sunday. The Aggies were +1.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.

Leading 34-31 at halftime, Texas A&M scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36 to the Red Raiders.

The Boilermakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Boilermakers improved to 8-2 on the season with an 83-78 win over Maryland on Sunday. Purdue, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

Purdue trailed 36-31 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Their strong 2nd half performance helped them secure the win at home.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Texas A&M’s offense put up 72 points, shooting 37.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-24 from deep, and hit 72.2% of their free throws, making 13 of 18.

Chance McMillian led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% overall and from three, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Wade Taylor IV added 19 points and 4 assists, while Kevin Overton contributed 17 points, knocking down 4 of 9 threes at a 44.4% clip.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 57.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 76.9%, going 10 for 13.

Braden Smith was a standout, dishing out 10 assists and hitting 5 of 9 from deep, finishing with 24 points. Derik Queen added 26 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall and 40% from three. Trey Kaufman-Renn also contributed 21 points, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie knocked down 4 of 7 threes, scoring 18 points.

Aggies Team Defense

Texas A&M’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 37% shooting, with the opposing team making 16 of 43 shots.

From beyond the arc, the Aggies allowed 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 72%.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Defensively, Texas A&M held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 16 of 43 attempts, also at 37%.

From beyond the arc, Texas A&M allowed 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13, shooting 72%. The Aggies gave up 18 offensive rebounds.

Aggies vs Boilermakers Trends

• Through their last three road games, Texas A&M has an ATS record of just 0-2-1. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 73 points per game.
• Through their last three home games, Purdue has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 66 points per game.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Aggies have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
• Purdue has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Aggies vs Boilermakers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Boilermakers, with a final score of 80-67, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Boilermakers at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 143, and our model projects the Aggies and Boilermakers to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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