Texas A&M vs Miss St. Prediction, Picks and Odds for February 18: Bet Road Dogs (+2.5)

Prepare for a matchup with a playoff-like atmosphere as the Texas A&M Aggies visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the SEC on Tuesday. These are two of the NCAA’s better defensive teams who also play with a glacial pace. The NCAAB odds peg the home team as the slight favorites, though our money is on the underdogs as this one should come down to the wire.

No. 7 is Texas A&M’s highest AP poll ranking under Buzz Williams 👍

This is the 9th time the Aggies have been ranked inside the top 7 in program history‼️

They’ll play No. 21 Mississippi State in Starkville on Tuesday and host No. 6 Tennessee at 11:00 am Sat. at Reed Arena. pic.twitter.com/VJodZP21Zv

— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) February 17, 2025

Texas A&M vs Miss St. Prediction

Mississippi State had not played well at home lately, having lost three of its last four and going 0-5 as an NCAAB pick against the spread (ATS) in its last five. But head coach Chris Jans said something to the team and shuffled the lineup leading to a much-needed win over state rival Ole Miss. The Bulldogs can pull this off albeit via a nailbiter against a tough Texas A&M squad.

Mississippi St. 77, Texas A&M 75

Texas A&M vs Miss St. How to Watch

• Game: Texas A&M Aggies (20-5, 9-3 SEC) vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs (18-7, 6-6)
• Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville., MS
• Aggies vs Bulldogs Live Stream: TBS.com

2 Best Bets for Texas A&M vs Mississippi State

1. ATS Pick: Texas A&M (+2.5)

We’re backing the road underdogs in this matchup at +2.5 points. Texas A&M is 3-2 ATS as one and is 9-3 ATS in conference matchups. The team has arguably the best defense in the SEC and it can get enough scoring from its dynamic backcourt duo of Zhuric Phelps and Wade Taylor. Given the line, this is not a bad bet online.

The Bulldogs may have found new life following a win over their rivals. But we can’t back a team that’s struggled mightily at home, per Texas A&M vs Mississippi State stats. Additionally, the Bulldogs may have a better offense than Texas A&M, but they also play at a pace that suits the Aggies.

This one will also be a possession-heavy game. Whichever team can make the most efficient plays the most times wins. The stats favor the home team here as the Aggies have a neutral assist-to-turnover ratio. But they also have a pressure-heavy defense that can even the field.

Again, this will be a close back-and-forth type of game. Picks-wise, we’ll give the Bulldogs a slight edge. But the best NCAAB bet is for Texas A&M to cover.

Bet On Texas A&M Aggies ATS +2.5

ZHURIC PHELPS. ICE COLD DAGGER 🥶

The #10 Aggies win in Norman against #17 Oklahoma WITHOUT Wade Taylor and down as much as 18 🔥

9 straight W’s for Buzz Williams’s squad, AGGIE NATION HOW WE FEELIN ⁉️

THE ZHURIC PHELPS LEGACY GAME… 34 PTS, 5 REBS, 6 3PM, & 3 STLS.

🎥: ESPN pic.twitter.com/VGg4OEwZXV

— The Full Court Trap Podcast (@thefullcttrap) January 9, 2025

2. Texas A&M vs Miss St. Under 143.5

This one is an easier NCAAB prediction: We’re going with the total to go under 143.5 points. Both teams are potent at forcing turnovers and have sharp defenses. While the totals have gone over in four of Mississippi State’s last five games, the total has gone under in four of Texas A&M’s last five road games.

The Aggies can struggle to score consistently but are also great at limiting other teams. No opponent has hit the 80-point mark in eight straight games and only two SEC teams have hit that mark, per NCAAB betting trends. More notably, the under is 12-2-0 when it is set at 144 points or fewer. So the sportsbooks get this right with how low the mark is. Go under.

Bet on Aggies vs Bulldogs Under 143.5

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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