Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, March 3
The Kentucky Wildcats travel to College Station for an SEC showdown with the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. The Wildcats are 19-10 overall and 10-6 in conference play, sixth in the SEC standings. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 91-77 in its last game. Texas A&M is 19-10 overall and 9-7 in SEC play, tied for eighth in the conference, and coming off a 76-70 home loss to Texas. Let’s cash another ticket with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, March 3
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Reed Arena, College Station, TX
- TV: ESPN2
Kentucky Wildcats Preview
Kentucky averages 81.2 points per game while allowing 72.6. Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats with an average of 17.7 points per game on 48.0% shooting and adds 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Denzel Aberdeen averages 13.0 points and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 37.4% from three. Malachi Moreno is a presence in the paint, averaging 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per contest. Kentucky shoots 47% from the field, averages 38.1 rebounds and 16.0 assists, and records 7.2 steals per game. The Wildcats have scored at least 91 points in two of their last three games. Defensively, Kentucky allows 72.6 points per game and protects the rim with consistent shot contests.
Injury Report: Jayden Quaintance, Kam Williams, Braydon Hawthorne, Jaland Lowe, and Reece Potter are out.
Key Stats – Kentucky
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Points: 81.2
- Points Allowed: 72.6
- Rebounds: 38.1
- Assists: 16.0
- Steals: 7.2
- Blocks: 4.4
- Turnovers: 10.7
Texas A&M Aggies Preview
Texas A&M averages 88.1 points per game while allowing 78.9. Rashaun Agee leads the Aggies with averages of 14.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Marcus Hill adds 11.3 points, and Rylan Griffen contributes 10.7 points and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 40.8% from three. Jacari Lane leads the team with 3.3 assists per game. Texas A&M shoots 46% from the field, averages 37.5 rebounds and 18.7 assists, and records 7.9 steals per game. The Aggies commit 11.0 turnovers per contest and have allowed at least 76 points in three of the last four games.
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Injury Report: Mackenzie Mgbako and Neiko Mundey are out.
Key Stats – Texas A&M
- Points: 88.1
- Points Allowed: 78.9
- Rebounds: 37.5
- Assists: 18.7
- Steals: 7.9
- Blocks: 3.3
- Turnovers: 11.0
Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies Prediction
Texas A&M plays at a faster pace and scores at a higher rate, but Kentucky holds the stronger defensive numbers. The Wildcats allow 6+ points fewer per game and rebound well. In a matchup between two 19-10 teams fighting for SEC positioning, Kentucky’s defense and ball movement will help make the difference on the road. Final Score Prediction: Kentucky wins and covers ATS, 84-81.
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