Tuesday Night's SEC Showdown: The Auburn Tigers Roar into College Station to Confront the struggling Texas A&M Aggies
Struggling Texas A&M Faces 5-Point Deficit against Auburn, Top-Ranked Team on the Road
In an SEC rivalry that's shaping up to be a one-sided affair, the undisputed No. 1 Auburn Tigers are poised for a assertive 5.0-point victory against the spirit-crushed Texas A&M Aggies, according to the latest predictions from Bovada Sportsbook. The Aggies, who are currently mired in a four-game losing skid overall and against the spread, are begging for a miracle with their +170 legal sports betting odds to pull off an upset on their home court.
Auburn vs Texas A&M Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total ||----------|--------|------------|-------|| Auburn | -5.0 | -200 | O151.0 || Texas A&M| 5.0 | 170 | U151.0 |
The Road Warriors Meet the Home Underperformers
Auburn's dominance on the road cannot be overlooked. Having won an astounding nine consecutive games away from home, the Tigers have been particularly impressive in covering the spread in five straight true road games. On the other hand, the Aggies have been struggling lately, falling victim to back-to-back home losses and extending their sorrowful streak on the moneyline and the spread to four games overall.
Auburn
Texas A&M has been particularly vulnerable, surrendering an average of 80.5 points per game during its losing stretch, allowing 86+ points in consecutive games[1]. Fueled by their relentless defense, Auburn's scoring output is expected to easily claim the 77.5-point legal Alabama sports betting projection at -110 odds for Tuesday's showdown[2].
-5.0 (-105)
The Best Player Props to Bet on
-200
With an inefficient scoring performance this season, Texas A&M's Zhuric Phelps stands out as a prime candidate for prop bets targeting unders[1]. Despite boasting the highest usage rate, Phelps' dismal 37.9% shooting from the floor and 27.9% from three-point range ensure his limited efficiency won’t fade in the face of Auburn's tough defense.
O151.0 (-110)
Zhuric Phelps Points Prop
- Over 14.5 Points -120
- Under 14.5 Points -120
Texas A&M
Meanwhile, Auburn's defense ranks 22nd in opponent two-point percentage (46.2%) and 8th in opponent three-point percentage (29.4%), making the Aggies' offensive struggles only more apparent[1]. Given Phelps' recent failure to surpass the 14.5-point threshold in six of his last eight games, placing a wager on the under at -120 odds stands out as an intriguing option at legal Texas sports betting apps.
5.0 (-115)
Finding a silver lining for the Aggies, Andersson Garcia and his impressive rebounding prowess present an enticing prop bet opportunity. Known for his prolific offensive rebounding, Garcia's numbers show he leads the country in offensive rebounds per game (15.8) and offensive rebound percentage (41.6%)[1].
170
Expecting more of the same success from Garcia, betting on the over on his 5.5-rebound prop with -125 odds feels like a solid wager at college basketball betting sites.
U151.0 (-110)
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Zachary KelleyZach earned his degree in Writing, Editing, and Media from Florida State University. His interests in the legalization aspect of sports betting and participation in DFS shine through his sports writing passion. He specifically enjoys covering football and baseball (professional and collegiate) with a focus on Alabama and Texas A&M.
- The Auburn Tigers, currently on a nine-game winning streak away from home, are expected to maintain their dominance in spreading the points, as they have done in their last five true road games.
- The Texas A&M Aggies, who have been struggling both overall and against the spread, have been conceding an average of 80.5 points per game during their losing streak and are projected to score less than 77.5 points in Tuesday's showdown.
- Zhuric Phelps, despite having the highest usage rate for the Texas A&M Aggies, has a poor shooting percentage of 37.9% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range, making him a prime candidate for Under prop bets given Auburn's tough defense.
- Andersson Garcia, known for his prolific offensive rebounding, leads the country in offensive rebounds per game (15.8) and offensive rebound percentage (41.6%), making a bet on the over on his 5.5-rebound prop a viable option at college basketball betting sites.
- The Auburn Tigers, according to Bovada Sportsbook, are poised for a assertive 5.0-point victory against the Texas A&M Aggies, with the latter having +170 legal sports betting odds to pull off an upset on their home court.
