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The Kentucky Wildcats (12-6) host the Texas A&M Aggies (13-5) on Saturday afternoon for a bout between SEC foes. The Aggies sit in second place in the conference standings with a 5-0 mark. Meanwhile, Kentucky is currently in sixth place in the SEC at 3-3 in conference play. The Wildcats lead the all-time series 12-4, including three straight wins.
Tipoff from the Rupp Arena in Kentucky is set for 2 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 5-point favorites in the latest Texas A&M vs. Kentucky odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 134. Before making any Kentucky vs. Texas A&M picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 11 of the season 41-21 on all-top rated college basketball picks, returning more than $1,200 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Kentucky vs. Texas A&M and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Texas A&M vs. Kentucky:
- Kentucky vs. Texas A&M spread: Wildcats -5
- Kentucky vs. Texas A&M over/under: 134 points
- Kentucky vs. Texas A&M money line: Wildcats -225, Aggies +185
- TAMU: Aggies are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games
- UK: Over is 5-0 in Wildcats’ last five home games
- Kentucky vs. Texas A&M picks: See picks at SportsLine
Featured Game | Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Why Texas A&M can cover
Sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV is a sound three-level scorer. Taylor IV has has good range from beyond the arc. He’s making 36% of his 3-pointers on 6.1 attempts per game. The Texas native is leading the team in points (15.2), assists (3.7) and steals (1.8). He’s logged at least 20 points in five games. On Jan. 14, Taylor IV racked up 20 points, five rebounds and three assists.
Senior guard Tyrece Radford excels at creating offense. Radford has good speed and plays solid perimeter defense. The Louisiana native averages 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest. He’s tallied 14-plus points in five of his last seven games. On Dec. 27, Radford finished with 21 points and 10 boards.
Why Kentucky can cover
Freshman guard Cason Wallace is effective on and off the ball. Wallace shoots the ball well and is able to find his way to the bucket. The Texas native isn’t afraid of contact when attacking the lane while having solid court vision. Wallace averages 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He dropped 17 points in his previous outing.
Senior guard Antonio Reeves is a skilled sharpshooter from the perimeter. Reeves is 12th in the conference in 3-point percentage (.390) with 12.2 points per game. The Illinois native has logged 13-plus points in three of his past four games. In the win over Tennessee on Jan. 14, Reeves tallied 18 points, four rebounds and knocked down two 3-pointers.
How to make Texas A&M vs. Kentucky picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 143 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Kentucky vs. Texas A&M? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has seen profitable returns on its college basketball picks this season, and find out.
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