Tuesday’s contest at Rupp Arena has the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (13-3, 2-1 SEC) matching up with the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies (13-3, 2-1 SEC) at 7:00 PM ET (on January 14). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 78-76 victory for Kentucky, so expect a tight matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Texas A&M projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus Kentucky. The over/under has been set at 157.5, and the two teams are projected to go under that total.

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Lexington, Kentucky
• Venue: Rupp Arena
• Line: Kentucky -6.5
• Point total: 157.5
• Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -275, Texas A&M +220

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Kentucky 78, Texas A&M 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Texas A&M

• Pick ATS: Texas A&M (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

Kentucky has put together an 8-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Texas A&M is 10-6-0. A total of nine out of the Wildcats’ games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Aggies’ games have gone over. The two teams combine to score 166.6 points per game, 9.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Kentucky is 4-6 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while Texas A&M has gone 7-3 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats average 89.2 points per game (third in college basketball) while giving up 74.9 per contest (274th in college basketball). They have a +228 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 14.3 points per game.
• Kentucky wins the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. It records 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.0 per outing.
• Kentucky makes 10.2 three-pointers per game (27th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents (7.8).
• The Wildcats’ 108.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank ninth in college basketball, and the 90.7 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 163rd in college basketball.
• Kentucky has won the turnover battle by 1.1 turnovers per game, committing 9.3 (14th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.4 (302nd in college basketball).

Texas A&M Performance Insights

• The Aggies have a +192 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.0 points per game. They’re putting up 77.4 points per game, 121st in college basketball, and are giving up 65.4 per outing to rank 41st in college basketball.
• Texas A&M wins the rebound battle by 10.5 boards on average. It collects 38.3 rebounds per game, ninth in college basketball, while its opponents grab 27.8.
• Texas A&M knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (272nd in college basketball) at a 30.9% rate (313th in college basketball), compared to the 8.1 per contest its opponents make, shooting 30.9% from deep.
• Texas A&M wins the turnover battle by 2.4 per game, committing 11.4 (174th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.8.

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