Kentucky vs Texas A&M Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Texas A&M Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Rupp Arena. Let’s take a look at a Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies Pick. 

Kentucky Bounced Back

Kentucky bounced back in a big way in the last game. Two games ago, Kentucky faced off against Georgia and they scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 82 points and that led to the defeat. In the last game against Mississippi State, Kentucky scored 95 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they were up 49-44 and they held on in the second half they held on for the win. Jaxson Robinson had a huge game putting up 27 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Kentucky on the season is averaging 89.2 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 275th. They are averaging 18.56 assists per game which is seventh in the league. Otega Oweh had a strong game and is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from behind the three-point line. There are five different players that are averaging at least 11 points per game. 

Why Kentucky Will Beat Texas A&M

• Kentucky has won each of its last nine night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Texas A&M has lost seven of its last nine night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas A&M has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Texas A&M Looks to Bounce Back

Texas A&M faced off against Alabama and the offense scored 88 points while the defense gave up 98 points and that was the difference. At halftime, they were down 52-44 and although they fought back a bit in the second half, it was still not enough to come away with the victory. Zurich Phelps did have a strong game putting up 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Pharrell Phane also put up 23 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Oklahoma, Texas A&M was able to secure an 80-78 victory. 

Texas A&M is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 125th in the league while the defense is ranked 41st in the league. They are averaging 18.3 free throws per game which is 18th in the league. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field and 333.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Texas A&M Will Beat Kentucky

• Texas A&M has won seven of its last eight night games.

Kentucky vs Texas A&M Prediction

Kentucky is averaging 89.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Texas A&M offense is also good and they are averaging 77.4 points per game. Texas A&M’s defense hasn’t been awful but they are going to really struggle to defend here. Look for neither team to play any sort of defense and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash.