Texas A&M vs Kentucky Prediction, Best Bets: ATS, ML and Over/Under Picks Jan 14

Two teams in the mix of a loaded SEC square off on Tuesday night when Texas A&M travels to Kentucky. Despite the strong start for Buzz Williams’ Aggies, Kentucky has yet to lose at Rupp Arena and is favored to win by 7+ points according to Texas A&M vs Kentucky betting lines.

Texas A&M vs Kentucky Game Information

• Game: Texas A&M (13-3, 2-1 SEC) vs Kentucky (13-3, 2-1)
• Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
• Date/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m.
• Texas A&M vs Kentucky Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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Texas A&M vs Kentucky Picks: ATS, ML, Over/Under Bets

1. Texas A&M vs Kentucky Over 159.5

The key to the success of Kentucky in year one under Mark Pope has been having one of the best offenses in the entire country. They are third in scoring just below 90 points per game and distribute the ball effectively.

The deciding factor in whether the game will exceed the college basketball over/under betting line is the strong defense of the Aggies, who allow nearly 10 fewer points per game than the Wildcats. Another is the absence of leading scorer Wade Taylor IV, who will miss his third-straight game with an undisclosed injury.

Texas A&M’s Wade Taylor IV (undisclosed) is OUT for Tuesday’s game against Kentucky, per the SEC Injury Report.

Averages 15.7 PPG and 4.8 APG.

Has not played since 1/4.

Wildcats’ F Andrew Carr (back) is probable.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 14, 2025

The Aggies’ offense has held up well in two games without Taylor, averaging 84 points including 88 in a win against ranked conference opponent Oklahoma. SMU transfer Zhuric Phelps has exploded, scoring 24 and 34 points, respectively, both season-highs at the time.

With Kentucky’s strong offensive play, poor defense, and Phelps’ recent scoring explosion, we believe the score will just narrowly eclipse the 159.5-point mark set by BetUS Sportsbook.

Bet this pick: Texas A&M vs Kentucky Over 159.5 (-105)

2. Kentucky ML (-260)

Kentucky’s only three losses on the season have come away from Rupp Arena, including its first SEC loss against a surprisingly strong Georgia squad. The Wildcats will return to their friendly confines after nearly dropping a second road game against Mississippi State.

A&M has been solid away from home and particularly competitive when tabbed as underdogs by college basketball odds, with a 3-1 record in such contests. While the Aggies are solid on both ends of the ball, the absence of Taylor and Kentucky’s offense and home-court advantage will simply be too much for them to overcome. Ride the favorite Wildcats to a win in your college basketball picks and parlays.

Bet this pick: Kentucky ML (-260)

3. Texas A&M +6

While we believe Kentucky will extend its home winning streak to 11, will they cover the 6-point college basketball spread?

The Wildcats have not been particularly strong against the spread, sitting just over .500 through 16 contests. If we use trends when making out NCAAB expert picks, those point in favor of the Aggies covering. We mentioned their strong 3-1 record outright when they are road underdogs, but they are a perfect 4-0 ATS in those contests this season. From the Wildcats’ perspective, they have only covered once in eight games this season following a straight-up win and have yet to cover in four games following a 90-point offensive showing.

Kentucky has been fierce at home, hence our college basketball prediction of them winning the game outright, but Texas A&M is a formidable opponent and we believe they can keep the score within a touchdown.

Bet this pick: Texas A&M +6

Texas A&M vs Kentucky Score Prediction

Kentucky 84, Texas A&M 80

Questions of the Day

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